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Hi, that sounds like the group called Amphibians. This group includes frogs, most of which start out life as tadpoles that swim in water. As they get older they lose their tails and grow arms and legs. Then they can live on land, although they usually don't get too far away from water.
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What does the word amphibian mean in greek?
An amphibian is a cold blooded vertebrate that lives on land and breeds in water. It comes from the Greek word amphibia that means 'both lives'.
What vertebrate is cold blooded that lays eggs and lives on land?
a lizard
Is it true that Animals with backboned that live part of their lives in water and part on land are called amphibians?
Yes, the standard definition of an amphibian is a vertebrate animal that lives part of its life (usually the developmental/childhood portion) in water and part of its life (usually the adult portion) on land. However, this isn't always a clear distinction - many amphibians such as frogs will spend their whole lives around and in water, but gain the ability to stay on land as an adult.
A cold blooded vertebrate living on land but breeding in water?
amphibian
Why fish lives in water?
Because they have fins and not legs. And they breathe water and not air.
Does a rhino live on land or water?
it lives in on land
What lives both in water and on land?
Amphibians live both in water and on land.
What are vertebrates that live under water and on land called?
Amphibians (frogs, newts, toads and salamanders).
What is the largest vertebrates?
The blue whale in water, and elephants on land.
Is a coral a land snake or a water snake?
It lives on land.
What animal lives in air water and land?
A mammal can live on land and in the water, or sea.
What type of animal lives half of their lives on water and land?
turtles
