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amniota

/æm.niˈoʊ.tə/

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noun

/æm.niˈoʊ.tə/C2formalscientific
  • ruТаксономическая группа высших позвоночных, включающая рептилий, птиц и млекопитающих, которые имеют амнион во время эмбрионального развития.

A taxonomic group of higher vertebrates, including reptiles, birds, and mammals, that possess an amnion during embryonic development.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Higher vertebrates with amnionC2formalscientific

    A taxonomic group of vertebrates that develop an amnion during embryonic development, including reptiles, birds, and mammals.

    ruВысшие позвоночные с амнионом

    • Amniota includes all terrestrial vertebrates that lay eggs on land or retain them internally.
    • The evolution of Amniota allowed vertebrates to reproduce without returning to water.
    • Birds and mammals are both members of the Amniota clade.
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