Meaning of the word "surinam toad" in English

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surinam toad

US /ˈsʊrɪnæm ˌtoʊd/

UK /ˈsʊrɪnæm ˌtoʊd/

Noun

a species of frog native to South America, known for its extremely flattened body and unique reproductive method where eggs are embedded in the female's back

Example:

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The Surinam toad has a very unusual appearance, almost like a pancake.

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Female Surinam toads carry their eggs embedded in their back skin until they hatch.

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