pipa(n = noun.animal) genus pipa - type genus of the Pipidae;
is a kind of amphibian genus
is a member of family pipidae, pipidae
The Surinam toad (
" The male places the eggs on the back of the female, where they soon become inclosed in capsules formed by the thickening of the skin. The incubation of the eggs takes place in the capsules, and the young, when hatched, come forth with well developed legs." [1913 Webster]
pipa, n. an aquatic toad, Pipa pipa, having a flat body with long webbed feet, the female of which carries her eggs and tadpoles in pockets on her back. Also called SURINAM TOAD.
Etymology:
Surinam Negro pip{aacute}l (masc.), pip{aacute} (fem.)