amniote

[US]/[ˈæm.ni.ɒt]/
[UK]/[ˈæm.ni.oʊt]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.An animal of a class distinguished by having an amnion, a membrane that protects the embryo during development.; Any of a class of vertebrates (Reptilia, Aves, and Mammalia) whose embryos are enclosed within an amnion.
Word Forms
Pluralamniotes

Phrases & Collocations

amniote egg

amniote animals

being an amniote

early amniote

amniote lineage

amniote evolution

amniote reproduction

are amniotes

amniote ancestor

amniote group

Example Sentences

the amniote egg allowed reptiles to reproduce away from water.

amniotes represent a significant evolutionary adaptation in vertebrates.

birds and mammals are both classes within the amniote group.

the amniote lineage includes dinosaurs and their descendants.

amniote embryos develop within a protective amniotic sac.

understanding amniote evolution is key to understanding vertebrate history.

the presence of an amnion is a defining characteristic of amniotes.

researchers study amniote fossils to learn about past environments.

amniote reproduction strategies have diversified over millions of years.

the amniote condition provided a crucial advantage for terrestrial life.

comparing amniote anatomy reveals evolutionary relationships between groups.

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