anamniote

/ˌænəˈmɪətiːt/

Definitions

1. noun

an animal that does not have an amnion, typically a fish or an amphibian that lays eggs in water

“The anamniote species have adapted well to changing aquatic environments.”

Synonyms

  • amphibian
  • egg-laying vertebrate

Antonyms

  • amniote