Congress (salamander gathering)

A Congress, when referring to salamanders, describes a gathering or group of these amphibians. This usage is considered a collective noun. While the term "congress" is more commonly associated with legislative bodies, it is also legitimately, though less frequently, applied to a group of salamanders. The reasons behind this particular collective noun are not definitively known but it likely derives from the perceived organized nature, or perhaps merely the visual clustering, of these creatures when found in proximity. It is important to note that there is no evidence that salamanders actively engage in any kind of formal meeting or deliberative process when gathered; the term is simply a descriptor.