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Leptotyphlopidae

Leptotyphlopidae

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A group of very small thin blind snakes that live underground
  • noun
  • /ˌlɛp.təˈtaɪ.fləˌpiː.deɪ/
  • Specialized
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  • Members of the Leptotyphlopidae are often mistaken for earthworms due to their slender appearance.

Examples

  • The Leptotyphlopidae family includes some of the smallest snakes in the world.

  • The Leptotyphlopidae are found in tropical and subtropical regions around the world.

  • Scientists recently discovered a new species within the Leptotyphlopidae family.

  • Did you know that the Leptotyphlopidae are often found in sandy environments?

  • Members of the Leptotyphlopidae are often mistaken for earthworms due to their slender appearance.

  • Scientists recently discovered a new species within the Leptotyphlopidae family.

  • The Leptotyphlopidae family includes some of the smallest snakes in the world.

Surface Forms

Leptotyphlopidae singular
Leptotyphlopidae plural

Etymology

The word Leptotyphlopidae comes from Greek parts lepto- meaning 'thin', typhlo- meaning 'blind', and the ending -idae meaning 'family'. So the name helps you remember they are a family of tiny, thin snakes that live underground and have very small eyes.