amniote

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

Any of the Amniota group of vertebrates having an amnion during the development of the embryo; mammals, birds and reptiles.

/ˈam.nɪ.əʊt/

amniote amniotes

From scientific Latin Amniota. Thus, by surface analysis, amnio- + -ote.

amniote

amnio amnio- amniocentesis amnion amniotic amniotic egg amniotic fluid amniotic sac

anamniote nonamniote

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