amphibian
noun
Pronunciation: /æmˈfɪbiən/
Definition
A cold-blooded vertebrate that typically starts life in water breathing with gills and later develops lungs to live on land.
Examples
Frogs, toads, and salamanders are the most common types of amphibian found in local wetlands.
The scientist studied how the amphibian population was affected by the recent drought.
Many species of amphibian have permeable skin that makes them highly sensitive to environmental pollution.
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