'Proteoidea' definitions:
Definition of 'Proteoidea'
- Proteidea \Pro`te*id"e*a\, n. pl. [NL. See Proteus, and
-oid.] (Zool.)
An order of aquatic amphibians having prominent external
gills and four legs. It includes Proteus and Menobranchus
(Necturus). Called also Proteoidea, and Proteida.
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