English Dictionary

cave salamander

名詞

Any of several species of salamander that inhabit caves, chiefly of the family Plethodontidae, but also including the olm, Proteus anguinus, often showing adaptations to living in such a lightless environment.

日本語の意味

洞窟に生息するサンショウウオ類を指し、主にPlethodontidae科に属する種群で、オルム（Proteus anguinus）なども含む。これらの種は、暗闇の中で生活するために特殊な適応（例：視覚や色素の退化など）が見られる。

During our spelunking trip, we were thrilled to find a cave salamander clinging to a damp rock in the dim passage.

洞窟探検の途中で、薄暗い通路の湿った岩にへばりついている洞窟に生息するサンショウウオを見つけて胸が高鳴った。

意味（1）

Any of several species of salamander that inhabit caves, chiefly of the family Plethodontidae, but also including the olm, Proteus anguinus, often showing adaptations to living in such a lightless environment.

Europe's cave salamanders, scientists agree, must havve come form North America. But when, and by which route?

cave salamanders （ plural ）