amphibian
Example Sentences
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Then come the insects, the Franklin’s bumblebee and the Bozdagh grasshopper in turn, then the spiders, the fish, the reptiles, the amphibians, the frogs, 17 kinds in all.
From New York Times
Insect and amphibian noises dominate the image, but tiny, thin rising and falling lines in lighter blue at the bottom of the picture show a barred owl hooting.
From Washington Post
Mountains areas are home to more than 85% of the world's birds, mammals, and amphibians, with forested mountain areas being particularly important habitats for nature and wildlife, say the researchers.
From BBC
Across the country, the study found 10,914 animal species at risk of extinction, with freshwater species like amphibians, snails, mussels, crayfish and many aquatic insects facing the highest risk of extinction.
From Seattle Times
A new species of fossilized caecilian, a worm-like amphibian, has been found in Arizona’s Petrified Forest National Park.
From Washington Times
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