GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -amphibian, (class Amphibia), any member of the group of vertebrate animals characterized by their ability to exploit both aquatic and terrestrial habitats.

Detailed explanation-2: -Amphibians are frogs, toads, newts and salamanders. Most amphibians have complex life cycles with time on land and in the water. Their skin must stay moist to absorb oxygen and therefore lacks scales. Reptiles are turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators and crocodiles.

Detailed explanation-3: -The word “amphibian” is derived from the Greek term “amphibios” (amphi = dual or both, bios = life). Frog is thus, called an amphibian because it typically lives on land but requires water for fertilisation and development.