Amphibian

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  1. Devonian period
    the geologic period from about 419 to 359 million years ago
    Ancient Amphibians
    The first amphibians appeared on earth during the Devonian period some 360 million years ago.
  2. Triassic
    relating to the period from about 252 to 201 million years ago
    Most amphibians had become extinct by the Triassic period, leaving only a few – such as Triadobatrachus and Rana pueyoi – to evolve into modern amphibians.
  3. Jurassic
    relating to the period from about 201 to 145 million years ago
    It is structurally similar to its close relative from the late Jurassic period, Eodiscoglossus, which was found in Spain.
  4. fossil
    the remains of a plant or animal from a past geological age
    Fossilized skeleton of Eyrops, a crocodile-like amphibian


    ANCIENT FROG
    This 20-million-year-old fossil frog, Discoglossus, is from the Miocene period and was found in Germany.
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