Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
efts
Noun
/ɛfts/
Definition
Efts are the terrestrial juvenile stage of newts and are commonly found in moist environments.
Examples
- Efts are often seen near ponds and streams during the spring.
- Many people mistake efts for small lizards due to their similar appearance.
- In the forest, you might spot efts sunbathing on warm rocks.
Meaning
Efts are young newts that have transitioned from their aquatic larval stage to a land-dwelling form.
Synonyms
- juvenile newts
- newtlets
