wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Animals which can survive in water and on land are called ___.


Open in App
Solution

Animals belonging to the class Amphibia are commonly known as amphibians, and can survive in both water and on land. The name is derived from the ancient Greek words "Amphi" meaning "dual" or "both", and "bios" meaning "life". Frogs and salamanders are examples of this group.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Phylum Chordata
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon