paddle-tailed newt en · NOUN
Meanings
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Any species of Chinese newt of the genus Pachytriton.
Even later, around 29 million years ago, some salamandrids reached Asia, and they in turn gave rise to the fire-bellied newts, paddle-tailed newts, and other Asian types.
2018, Tim Flannery, Europe: A Natural History, page 35:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| paddle-tailed newts | Number=Plur | lexicographic |