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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The researchers combined multiple collection techniques, ecological observations, DNA barcoding, and statistics with ACG estimates which were then cross-referenced to multiple different groups, including trees, amphibians and moths.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
Both he and Pardo also noted that the study underscores that amphibians are impressive evolutionary creatures in their own right.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
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
The other group continued laying eggs in water, giving rise to modern amphibians like frogs and salamanders.
From Science Daily ● May 1, 2026
From amphibians and reptiles to birds and mammals, no biological class is immune.
From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh
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