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amphibian

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/æmˈfɪbiən/ · am-phib-i-an

A cold-blooded vertebrate animal that is able to live both on land and in water.

Meanings

nounformal

A cold-blooded vertebrate animal that is able to live both on land and in water.

ایک سکونت پذیر ریڑھ دار جانور جو زمین اور پانی دونوں میں رہنے کی صلاحیت رکھتا ہے۔

امفیبیا

amphibia

Synonyms

frogtoadsalamanderمینڈککچھواسلمنڈر

Antonyms

reptilemammalزہریلا جانورثدی دار جانور

Common Collocations

  • amphibian species
  • amphibian habitat
  • amphibian evolution

Example Sentences

Amphibians such as frogs can live in both aquatic and terrestrial environments.

امفیبیا جیسے مینڈک پانی اور خشکی دونوں ماحول میں زندہ رہ سکتے ہیں۔

Amphibia jaise maindak pani aur khushki dono mahol mein zinda reh sakte hain.

The skin of amphibians is permeable, allowing them to absorb water.

امفیبیا کی جلد خستہ ہوتی ہے، جو انہیں پانی جذب کرنے کی اجازت دیتی ہے۔

Amphibia ki jild khasta hoti hai, jo unhein pani jazb karne ki ijaazat deti hai.

Conservation efforts are essential to protect amphibian populations from environmental threats.

ماحولیاتی خطرات سے امفیبیا کی آبادیوں کے تحفظ کے لیے حفاظت کی کوششیں ضروری ہیں۔

Mahaulati khatarat se amphibian ki abadiyon ke tahafuz ke liye hifazat ki koshishen zaroori hain.

Easily Confused With

amphibious:While 'amphibian' refers to a type of animal, 'amphibious' refers to something that can operate on land and water.

Word Family

amphibious
adjectiveامفیبیاوی
amphibiotic
adjectiveامفیبیوٹک

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Amphibians are like 'amphibious' vehicles; they can thrive in two worlds.

Imagine a frog jumping from a pond to a grassy area.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

یہ جو سنا ہے دو خطوں کی زندگی زہر زباں ہے زندگی کا یہ عقدہ کھول، تو سب کچھ سہہ جائے گا

Yeh jo suna hai do khiton ki zindagi zehr zabaan hai Zindagi ka yeh uqda khol, to sab kuch seh jaaye ga

What I've heard about living in two realms is a toxic tale; unlock this riddle of life, and all will endure.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

دو کشتیوں میں پاوں رکھنا

do kashtiyon mein paon rakhna

To have a foot in two boats.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "amphibios" — living a double life

First known use: 1830

The term 'amphibian' was adapted in the early 19th century to describe animals that live both in water and on land.