Amphibian
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両生類, amphibian
any cold-blooded animal with the ability to live both on land and in water, such as toads, frogs, etc.
例
The frog is a well-known amphibian that lays its eggs in water and undergoes metamorphosis from tadpole to adult.
カエルは、水中に卵を産み、オタマジャクシから成虫へと変態するよく知られた両生類です。
Salamanders are amphibians that have a slender body and long tail, often found near freshwater habitats.
サンショウウオは、細長い体と長い尾を持つ両生類で、淡水の生息地の近くでよく見られます。
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an aircraft designed to take off from and land on water as well as on land
例
The amphibian landed smoothly on the lake.
Amphibians are useful for remote areas without airstrips.
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a motor vehicle capable of traveling on both land and water
例
The amphibian drove from the road into the river.
Tourists rode an amphibian through the city and into the lake.
amphibian
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relating to or typical of animals in the class Amphibia
例
Frogs and salamanders are amphibian species.
The biologist studied amphibian reproduction.
