"lesser siren" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: lesser sirens [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} lesser siren (plural lesser sirens)
  1. A species of aquatic salamander native to the eastern United States and northern Mexico, Siren intermedia, which has an elongated body possessing only two limbs: a pair of four-toed legs located behind the base of the head. Categories (lifeform): Salamanders Synonyms: two-legged eel, dwarf siren, mud eel Hyponyms: eastern lesser siren, western lesser siren, Rio Grande lesser siren
    Sense id: en-lesser_siren-en-noun-01ul7TVL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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