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(of animals) capable of surviving both on land and in water
- Amphibious frogs lay their eggs in water but can live on land once they mature.
- The amphibious turtle spends time swimming in rivers and basking on rocks.
- Amphibious species, like otters, have evolved to hunt in water and rest on land.
- Certain amphibious creatures, such as mudskippers, can even walk on land using their fins.
- Some amphibious animals, like newts, can breathe through both their skin and lungs.
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adapted to operate both on land and in water
- The amphibious vehicle can travel smoothly across both roads and rivers.
- The rescue team employed amphibious equipment to save people stranded in flood zones.
- The amphibious design of the car made it ideal for navigating flooded streets.
- Amphibious plants thrive in wetland areas where the soil is periodically submerged in water.
- The military used amphibious assault vehicles during the beach landing operation.
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