anamniata

/ænæmˈnaɪ.ətə/

Definitions

1. noun

a subphylum of animals that do not have an amnios, including fish, amphibians, and reptiles

“Many anamniotes are found in freshwater environments.”

2. adjective

relating to or characteristic of animals that do not have an amnios

“Anamniote eggs lack the protective membranes found in amniote eggs.”

Synonyms

  • cold-blooded
  • ectothermic

Antonyms

  • amniota
  • warm-blooded