Amphibia

[ am-fib-ee-uh ]

noun

1. the class comprising the amphibians.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Amphibia¹

1600–10; < New Latin < Greek amphíbia ( zôia ) (animals) living a double life, neuter plural of amphíbios. See amphibious

Example Sentences

Most modern amphibians live in the water during development but on land as adults — "amphibia" literally means "both kinds of life."

From Washington Post

There are but few species of amphibia in the country about Harmony.

From Project Gutenberg

An annotated checklist and key to the amphibia of Mexico.

From Project Gutenberg

Around 15 to 37 percent of over 6,000 species of amphibia are predicted to become extinct by 2100, he said.

From Reuters

Dragons and basilisks are both amphibia in the strict sense, only the two dwelling-places of the former are air and land, and of the latter water and land.

From Project Gutenberg