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Amphibian

Key Stage 1

Meaning

An amphibian is an animal with a backbone that can live underwater and on land.

Singular Noun: Amphibian
Plural Noun: Amphibians
Adjective: Amphibian

About Amphibians

There are many different kinds of amphibian, not just frogs and toads.
Amphibians lay soft eggs underwater.
All young amphibians have gills but as they get older some lose their gills.

Examples

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A frog is the most well known amphibian. Newts are amphibians.
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A Salamander is an amphibian. An Axolotl is an unusual amphibian.

Key Stage 2

Meaning

An amphibian is an animal with a backbone that can survive underwater and on land and lays soft eggs in the water.

Life Cycle

Spawn Tadpole Adult
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Amphibians begin life in a soft egg. The young Amphibians have gills and can only live underwater. Adult Amphibians can live on land or in water. This adult is a frog.

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