amphibians [am-fib-ee-uhn]  
Main Entry:
amphibian  [am-fib-ee-uhn]
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: cold-blooded vertebrate
Synonyms: caecilian, caudate, frog, hyla, newt, proteus, salamander, toad
Notes: lizards are reptiles; salamanders are amphibians
a reptile has dry scaly skin while amphibians have moist skin
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