amniota

/æmˈnaɪ.ətə/

Definitions

1. noun

a subphylum of tetrapod vertebrates that are characterized by the presence of an amnion, including mammals, birds, and reptiles.

“The amniota group includes all mammals, birds, and reptiles, and is characterized by the presence of an amnion during their development.”

Synonyms

  • tetrapod
  • vertebrate

Antonyms

  • invertebrate