amphibia
/æmˈfɪbiə/
noun
- The class of cold-blooded vertebrates that includes frogs, toads, salamanders, and caecilians, typically living both in water and on land.
- Many species in Amphibia undergo metamorphosis from a larval stage to an adult form.
- Scientists study Amphibia to understand how animals adapt to both aquatic and terrestrial environments.
- Amphibia are known for their moist skin and ability to breathe through it.