amphibians

NOUN

cold-blooded vertebrate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

frog salamander toad

STRONG

caecilian caudate hyla newt

Example Sentences

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The other group continued laying eggs in water, giving rise to modern amphibians like frogs and salamanders.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

And the family, from Tredegar, Blaenau Gwent, are far from alone in seeking out the amphibians, which are critically endangered and only found in lakes and wetlands in southern Mexico City.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

Tara's axolotl rescue centre has about 160 of the amphibians, as well as ferrets, snakes and lizards.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

Oceans were filled with fish, while land was home to amphibians, early reptiles, crawling arthropods, and even giant cockroaches.

From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2026

She had planned a second Surinam book with illustrations of other amphibians and reptiles, but could not manage it financially.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman