obstetrical toad

English

Noun

obstetrical toad (plural obstetrical toads)

  1. A European toad of the genus Alytes, especially Alytes obstetricans, the eggs of which are laid and then carried by the male, entwined around his legs and back.
    Synonym: common midwife toad

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