caecilian
IPA: kʌsˈɪɫiʌn
noun
- Any of a group of burrowing amphibians (order Gymnophiona or Apoda) that resemble earthworms or snakes.
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Examples of "caecilian" in Sentences
- I agree with Samsara, in that we really need a good caecilian photo.
- A single caecilian species has been identified but not yet described.
- This is probably the most abundant species of caecilian within its range.
- It is also known as the tailless caecilian as the body ends in a blunt shield.