- 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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The Assn. of Zoos and Aquariums Wildlife Confiscations Network was notified about a box truck filled with more than 2,000 animals, including fish, reptiles, invertebrates and amphibians, according to the release.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 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
Fossil sites containing dinosaurs also frequently preserve animals that were much smaller, including mammals, lizards, amphibians, and other vertebrates.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 9, 2026
To identify the spadefoot toad, Cruz said he examined the bones of amphibians found at the Tar Pits, a collection that hadn’t been analyzed in nearly 30 years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
The larger-than-usual animals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians scattered among the people in the stands were also grieving.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
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