amniote

• Substantiv, das jedes Wirbeltier der Gruppe Amniota bezeichnet, das sich durch das Vorhandensein eines Amnions während der Embryonalentwicklung auszeichnet, einschließlich Reptilien, Vögeln und Säugetieren.

A noun referring to any vertebrate animal belonging to the group Amniota, characterized by having an amnion during embryonic development, including reptiles, birds, and mammals.

1. Vertebrate with amniotic eggC2formalscientific

   Any member of the Amniota, a group of vertebrates whose embryos develop within an amniotic membrane, including reptiles, birds, and mammals.

   Amniot

   • Amniotes evolved from amphibian ancestors during the Carboniferous period.
   • The development of the amniotic egg allowed amniotes to reproduce on land.
   • All terrestrial vertebrates except amphibians are classified as amniotes.