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amphibia

amphibia

7.5
A group of animals with backbones that live on land but breed in water, like frogs and salamanders
  • noun
  • /æmˈfɪbiə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : anfibios
  • Frogs, toads, and salamanders are all examples of amphibia that thrive in various habitats.

Examples

  • The amphibia class includes frogs and toads.

  • Did you know that amphibia can live both in water and on land?

  • Most amphibia undergo metamorphosis from a larval stage to an adult form.

  • Scientists are studying the impact of pollution on native amphibia populations.

  • The biology textbook includes a section about the characteristics of amphibia.

  • Many species of amphibia start their life as aquatic tadpoles and later transform into adults.

  • The decline of amphibia populations worldwide has raised concerns among environmental scientists.

Compounds

Rorippa amphibia
  • Specialized
9.9

A plant with small yellow flowers that lives for many years by rivers

Surface Forms

amphibia singular
amphibians plural

Etymology

The word amphibia comes from the Greek parts amphi- meaning 'both' and -bios meaning 'life', the same 'bio' you see in biology. So amphibia are animals that live 'both' in water and on land, which is why frogs and salamanders are in this group.