Amphibian synonyms

amphibious

Occurring on both land and water.

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gametophyte

In plants, the gamete-bearing generation that is haploid and reproduces by eggs and sperms

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crocodilian (related)

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insectivorous (related)

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vertebrate (related)

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echinoderm (related)

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herbivorous (related)

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fish-eating (related)

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caecilian

Any of a group of burrowing amphibians (order Gymnophiona or Apoda) that resemble earthworms or snakes.

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caudate

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frog

The part of a railway switch or turnout where the running-rails cross (from the resemblance to the frog in a horse’s hoof)

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hyla

Obsolete spelling of hyle.

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newt

Any of several small, often brightly colored, aquatic or semiaquatic salamanders of the family Salamandridae of North America and Eurasia that typically breed in water but spend part of their lives on land.

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proteus

Any of various gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria of the genus Proteus, certain species of which are associated with human enteritis and urinary tract infections.

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salamander

A mythical creature, generally resembling a lizard, believed capable of living in or withstanding fire.

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toad

An amphibian similar to a frog with bigger back legs and more ragged skin.

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amphibious aircraft

an airplane designed to take off and land on water

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serpentile

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toadish

(Obsolete) Like a toad.

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viperlike

Resembling or characteristic of a viper.

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reptilia

Plural form of reptilian (Animals of the class Reptilia)

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dicot

(Botany) A plant whose seedlings have two cotyledons, a dicotyledon.

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floatplane

A seaplane that has floats for landing or taking off from the water

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hoptoad

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monocot

(Botany) Alternative form of monocotyledon.

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sporophyte

The diploid spore-producing phase in the life cycle of a plant that exhibits alternation of generations. It is the dominant stage in vascular plants.

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waterplane

(Nautical) The horizontal cross section of a vessel on a level with the waterline

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reptile (related)

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mammal (related)

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invertebrate (related)

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arthropod (related)

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amphibia (related)

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reptiles (related)

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mollusc (related)

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tetrapod (related)

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amphibious vehicle

a flat-bottomed motor vehicle that can travel on land or water

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froggy

Froglike.

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lizardlike

Reminding of a lizard.

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reptilelike

Resembling or characteristic of a reptile.

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