noun
- plural of anuran; members of the order Anura, which includes frogs and toads
Usage: scientific/zoological term; always plural in this form
Examples
- Anurans are found on every continent except Antarctica.
- The biologist studied how different anurans adapt to their environments.
- Anurans undergo metamorphosis from tadpoles to adults.
- Many anurans communicate through distinctive croaking sounds.
- Conservation efforts focus on protecting endangered anuran species.