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amphibian [æmˈfɪbɪən] N

1. amphibian ZOOL:

земново́дное nt

2. amphibian AUTO:

амфи́бия f (тра́нспортное сре́дство, передвига́ющееся по воде́ и по земле́)

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Amphibians and insects include the salamander, mayfly, caddisfly and stonefly. en.wikipedia.org

Numerous reptiles and amphibians, colorful game birds, songbirds and secretive mammals can be found here. en.wikipedia.org

Most living amphibians also possess "granular glands" in the skin, that secrete irritating or toxic compounds. en.wikipedia.org

They feed on crayfish, water snails, small fish, aquatic larvae, insects, spiders, amphibians, especially newts and small rodents are also eaten. en.wikipedia.org

Pocket gophers also appear to be their primary food source, but other reported food items include other rodents, cottontails, amphibians, and ground-nesting birds and eggs. en.wikipedia.org

In other amphibians, the metamorphosis is regulated by the hormone thyroxine, excreted by the thyroid gland. en.wikipedia.org

They supplement their diets with amphibians and small reptiles, especially in more wintery months when such prey tends to be more sluggish, and occasionally bird eggs and baby mammals. en.wikipedia.org

Presumably their habits would be cockroach-like too, scurrying along the undergrowth eating anything edible, possibly falling prey to labyrinthodont amphibians and very early reptiles. en.wikipedia.org

But there is no evidence that girls are smooching the amphibians after seeing the movie. www.oregonlive.com

In the early to mid 20th century, a biphyletic origin of amphibians (and thus of tetrapods in general) was favoured. en.wikipedia.org

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