Amniota


Am·ni·o·ta

noun pl \ˌam-nē-ˈōt-ə\

Definition of AMNIOTA

: the group of vertebrates that are characterized by embryonic and fetal development with an amnion and include birds, reptiles, and mammals
am·ni·ote \ˈam-nē-ˌōt\ adjective or noun

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