True toad
A member of the amphibian family Bufonidae, typically characterized by dry, warty skin and enlarged parotoid glands behind the eyes.
Bufonidae: A family of anurans that includes true toads and related frogs. True toads are members of this family.
Pest control: Methods for reducing organisms that damage crops, structures, or human health. Toads eat many invertebrates that people regard as agricultural pests.
Frog: A common name for anuran amphibians, often applied to species with smooth skin and long hind limbs. Toads are anurans too, but tend to have stockier bodies and drier skin.
Common toad: A widespread European true toad, Bufo bufo, with a robust body and prominent parotoid glands. It exemplifies the familiar body form associated with true toads.
Anura: The amphibian order containing frogs and toads. Bufonidae belongs to this order of tailless adult amphibians.
Biological pest control: The use of living organisms to suppress unwanted pests. Toads can contribute to natural suppression of insect and other invertebrate pests.
Midwife toad: A small European and North African amphibian in the family Alytidae. Despite its name, it is not a member of Bufonidae.
American toad: A North American true toad, Anaxyrus americanus, often marked by dark spots containing one or two warts. Its variable markings illustrate how true toads are identified beyond general appearance.
Parotoid gland: A raised gland behind the eye that secretes defensive substances in some amphibians. Its enlargement behind the eyes is a familiar toad feature.
Amphibian conservation: The protection and recovery of amphibian species, populations, and habitats. Habitat loss, disease, and pollution threaten many true toad populations.