amphibians

NOUN

cold-blooded vertebrate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

frog salamander toad

STRONG

caecilian caudate hyla newt

Example Sentences

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Tanyka belongs to a broad group of vertebrates known as tetrapods, which includes all four-limbed animals with backbones such as reptiles, birds, mammals, and amphibians.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

While this approach still works for many amphibians today, it limits activity levels.

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026

Grace fears the landscape she loves, which supports nesting birds and amphibians, will be permanently altered.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Lily looks up, awed by my knowledge of amphibians.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller