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   amphibian

   /amˈfɪbɪən/

   noun

   • 1. a cold-blooded vertebrate animal of a class that comprises the frogs, toads, newts, salamanders, and caecilians. They are distinguished by having an aquatic gill-breathing larval stage followed (typically) by a terrestrial lung-breathing adult stage.
   • ▪ a seaplane, tank, or other vehicle that can operate on land and on water.

   adjective

   • 1. relating to amphibians: "amphibian eggs"

   Word Origin mid 17th century (in the sense ‘having two modes of existence or of doubtful nature’): from modern Latin amphibium ‘an amphibian’, from Greek amphibion (noun use of amphibios ‘living both in water and on land’, from amphi ‘both’ + bios ‘life’).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishAMPHIBIAN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Meaning of amphibian in English. amphibian. noun [ C ] uk / æmˈfɪb.i.ən / us / æmˈfɪb.i.ən / amphibian noun [C] (ANIMAL) Add to word list. an animal, such as a frog, that lives both on land and in water but must produce its eggs in water. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Reptile & amphibian names. adder. alligator. amphibia. anaconda.

3. www.amphibianlife.com › what-are-amphibiansWhat Are Amphibians? (Definition And Examples) - Amphibian Life

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   Feb 18, 2023 · Amphibians are cold-blooded, vertebrate animals that have an aquatic phase of life (spent in water, breathing through gills) and a terrestrial phase of life (living on land, breathing with lungs). Cold-blooded means that an amphibian can’t generate its own body heat.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AmphibianAmphibian - Wikipedia

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   Amphibians are ectothermic, anamniotic, four-limbed vertebrate animals that constitute the class Amphibia. In its broadest sense, it is a paraphyletic group encompassing all tetrapods excluding the amniotes (tetrapods with an amniotic membrane, such as modern reptiles, birds and mammals).

5. sciencenotes.org › amphibians-definition-examples-characteristicsAmphibians - Definition, Examples, Characteristics - Science...

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   Mar 13, 2024 · Amphibians are ectothermic (cold-blooded) vertebrates that belong to the Class Amphibia. A defining characteristics is their ability to live both in aquatic and terrestrial environments. The term “amphibian” is derived from the Greek words “amphi” (both) and “bios” (life), reflecting their dual lifestyle.

6. www.britannica.com › animal › amphibianAmphibian | Characteristics, Life Cycle, & Facts | Britannica

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   May 29, 2024 · amphibian, (class Amphibia), any member of the group of vertebrate animals characterized by their ability to exploit both aquatic and terrestrial habitats.