Grodorna

Grodorna is the definite plural form of the Swedish noun groda, meaning "the frogs." It is used when referring to a group of frogs whose identity is known from context. The indefinite plural is grodor, and the definite singular is grodan.

Grammatical notes: groda is a common gender noun. Indefinite plural grodor; singular definite grodan; plural definite grodorna. The term is used in standard Swedish to describe frogs collectively, for example: "Grodorna i dammen är aktiva på kvällarna."

Biology and ecology: Frogs are amphibians belonging to the order Anura. They typically lay eggs in water, eggs hatch into aquatic larvae that later metamorphose into adults. Adults have smooth, moist skin and long hind legs for jumping. They occupy wetlands, ponds, streams, and moist forests.

Conservation and usage: Many frog species are threatened by habitat loss, pollution, climate change, and disease such as chytridiomycosis. Conservation efforts focus on habitat protection, monitoring populations, and reducing the spread of pathogens. The term grodorna is widely used in Swedish-language nature writing and education when referring to frogs as a group.

See also: groda; amphibian; list of frog species.