Animals that can live both in water and on land, having moist skin for respiration, belong to which class? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Animals that can live both in water and on land, having moist skin for respiration, belong to which class?
A. Reptilia
B. Amphibia
C. Pisces
D. Mammalia
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Amphibia (e.g., frogs, toads, salamanders) are characterized by their dual habitat (amphi = both, bios = life). They can live in water and on land. They have moist, glandular skin without scales, which aids in respiration. They typically have a larval stage (tadpole) that undergoes metamorphosis to become an adult.

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