Amphibious
/æmˈfɪbiəs/adjective
Able to live both on land and in water.
Turtles are amphibious creatures.
Often appears as...
- amphibious creatures
- amphibious animals
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Natural Habitats
Amphibious creatures are common in wetlands and coastal regions.
Frogs are often found in amphibious environments.
Pro Tip 2/2Biological Adaptation
The term highlights an organism's adaptations to survive in both environments.
Amphibious animals have skin that can breathe both in water and air.
Compare with
aquaticmarine
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