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amphibian, in zoology
(Encyclopedia) amphibian, in zoology, cold-blooded vertebrate animal of the class Amphibia. There are three living orders of amphibians: the frogs and toads (order Anura, or Salientia), the…The Journals of Lewis & Clark: Lewis, May 30, 1806
Day 1420 Day 1422 Lewis, May 30, 1806 Friday May 30th 1806. Lapage and Charbono set out to the indian vilages early this morning for the purpose of trading with them for roots; Sergt. Gass…larva, in zoology
(Encyclopedia) larva, independent, immature animal that undergoes a profound change, or metamorphosis, to assume the typical adult form. Larvae occur in almost all of the animal phyla; because most…Baron Munchausen: The Baron's retinue is oppo...
by Rudolph Erich Raspe The Baron sets all the peop... The Baron arrives in Englan... The Baron's retinue is oppo... The Baron's retinue is opposed in a heroic style by Don…Brewer's: Biddy
(i.e. Bridget). A generic name for an Irish servant-maid, as Mike is for an Irish labourer. These generic names are very common: for example, Tom Tug, a waterman; Jack Pudding, a buffoon;…2017 Year in Review - Science & Technology News
Top events for the nation and the world in 2017 Prev Next Frog News Rare Frog Species Captured and Another Species Discovered On February 4, researchers located and captured specimens of…The Journals of Lewis & Clark: Clark, May 30, 1806
Day 1421 Day 1423 Clark, May 30, 1806 Friday May 30th 1806. Lapage and Shabono Set out early this morning to the Indian Village in order to trade with them for roots; Serjt. Gass was Sent…Brewer's: Psycarpax
[granary thief]. Son of Troxartas, King of the Mice. The Frogking offered to carry the young prince over a lake, but scarcely had he got midway when a water-hydra appeared, and King Frog,…Brewer's: Galvanism
(g hard). So called from Louis Galvani, of Bologna. Signora Galvani in 1790 had frog-soup prescribed for her diet, and one day some skinned frogs which happened to be placed near an…Brewer's: Lateran
The ancient palace of the Laterani, given by the Emperor Constantine to the popes. Lateran, from lateo, to hide, and rana, a frog. It is said that Nero ... on one occasion vomited a frog…Trending
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