amniota
/ˌæmniˈoʊtə/
noun
- A group of vertebrates (including reptiles, birds, and mammals) whose embryos develop inside an amnion.
- Scientists study Amniota to understand how different species are related.
- The evolution of Amniota allowed animals to reproduce on land without returning to water.
- Humans, lizards, and birds all belong to the group called Amniota.