amphibians

NOUN

cold-blooded vertebrate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

frog salamander toad

STRONG

caecilian caudate hyla newt

Example Sentences

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Herpetofauna, including snakes and other reptiles and amphibians, play important roles in ecosystems.

From Science Daily • May 26, 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

"These amphibians need care and attention for their entire lives, which can be 15 years," it added.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

Tara's axolotl rescue centre has about 160 of the amphibians, as well as ferrets, snakes and lizards.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

From amphibians and reptiles to birds and mammals, no biological class is immune.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh