amphisbaenidae

noun

Meaning

A family of specialized, burrowing reptiles characterized by their ringed, worm-like bodies and reduced or absent limbs.

Examples

The Amphisbaenidae are often mistaken for earthworms due to their segmented skin and subterranean lifestyle.
Evolutionary biologists study the Amphisbaenidae to understand how limb reduction occurs in squamate reptiles.

Synonyms: worm lizard, amphisbaenian, burrowing reptile, fossorial squamate

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amphisbaenidae

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌæmfɪsˈbiːnɪdi/

Definition

A family of specialized, burrowing reptiles characterized by their ringed, worm-like bodies and reduced or absent limbs.

Examples

The Amphisbaenidae are often mistaken for earthworms due to their segmented skin and subterranean lifestyle.
Evolutionary biologists study the Amphisbaenidae to understand how limb reduction occurs in squamate reptiles.

Synonyms of amphisbaenidae

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