In the definition, "'Toad' means a tailless leaping amphibian that feeds on insects and is usually terrestrial but lays its eggs in water," the genus term is:
A) Amphibian.
B) Water.
C) Toad.
D) Insects.
E) Usually terrestrial.

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The genus term in a definition is the broader category that the defined term belongs to. In this case, "amphibian" is the broader category that includes toads.

In the Definition, "'Toad' Means a Tailless Leaping Amphibian That