amphibiotic

(am′fi bī ät′ik)

adjective

Zool. that lives in water in one stage of development and on land in another

Origin: < Gr amphibios (see amphibious) + -ic

See amphibiotic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Living in water during an early stage of development and on land during the adult stage.

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