Amphibians occupy a crucial position in vertebrate evolution, representing the first group to successfully bridge life between water and land. Their fossil record illuminates key adaptations—such as limbs capable of supporting weight on land, lungs for breathing air, and skin suited for dual respiration—that enabled the conquest of terrestrial environments. Amphibians are both a product of early vertebrate evolution and a springboard for the emergence of amniotes (reptiles, birds, and mammals), making them indispensable for understanding major evolutionary transitions and adaptive radiations in vertebrate history.
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