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What animals are amphibians?

What animals are amphibians?
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Amphibians refer to those animals that can live amphibious lives, usually including animals that can live in water and on land. Here are some main types and representatives of amphibians: Anura: Including frogs and toads, they usually have powerful hind legs adapted for j

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    Amphibians refer to those animals that can live amphibious lives, usually including animals that can live in water and on land. Here are some main types and representatives of amphibians:


    Anura: Including frogs and toads, they usually have powerful hind legs adapted for jumping and swimming.


    Order Caudata: This group of amphibians includes salamanders and salamanders, which have tails and are generally agile swimmers.


    Gymnophiona: Also known as caecilians, they resemble earthworms and snakes in appearance and are relatively ancient amphibians.


    These are the most typical and famous representatives of amphibians. Amphibians play an important role in ecosystems, connecting both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems and are an important component of biodiversity.


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