amphibious
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Instead, early forms retained and modified features inherited from aquatic ancestors, spending an extended period in a semi-aquatic, amphibious way of life.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 27, 2026
With no apparent results from bombing and blockade, Truman’s atomic option was largely driven by the alternative: an amphibious invasion of Japan’s mainland islands.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Ortiz Canseco was reported missing from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage early Thursday morning.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
US helicopters have been ferrying in aid and US Marines have used a landing craft to deliver supplies from the USS Fort Lauderdale, an amphibious transport dock ship docked at La Guaira.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
Because Killian was driving an Argo—a large amphibious eight-wheeled ATV—Samel suggested that Killian evac-uate the remains, but Killian declined, insisting it was a task more properly left to the Alaska State Troopers.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
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