- plural of amphibian.
amphibians
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Amphibian is also used to describe things such as vehicles that can operate both on land and in the water.
Amphibians were the first land-dwelling animals to evolve.
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Diamond frogs are some of Madagascar's most distinctive amphibians.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026
By examining how amphibians responded to those ancient changes, researchers may also gain insight into how similar animals could respond to human caused climate change today.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026
The spadefoot toad, or Spea labreae, is one of only two ice age amphibians to have been found in the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
Researchers say amphibians provide a window into the past because they don’t travel far during their lifetimes and are sensitive to climate change.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
Maria also began looking closely at reptiles and amphibians, whose metamorphosis was little understood.
From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman
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