spadefoot

Noun

Meaning

Any species of burrowing toads of the genus Scaphiopus, esp. S. Holbrookii, of the Eastern United States; -- called also spade toad.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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For some animals, like the spadefoot toads seen from above, it's impossible to discern their actual shape from these illustrations. Source: Internet

The Plains spadefoot toad (Spea bombifrons) is typical and has a flap of keratinised bone attached to one of the metatarsals of the hind feet which it uses to dig itself backwards into the ground. Source: Internet

The spadefoot toads of North America are also adapted to underground life. Source: Internet

Toads, like this eastern spadefoot toad (Scaphiopus holbrookii), may seek refuge under coverboards. Source: Internet

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