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Gymnophiona

Gymnophiona

9.9
A group of limbless animals related to frogs that live underground
  • noun
  • /dʒɪmˈnɒfɪənə/
  • Specialized
: Gymnophiona
  • The order Gymnophiona is distinguished by its members' limbless bodies and burrowing habits.

Examples

  • Researchers have discovered several new species within the Gymnophiona order of limbless amphibians in South America.

  • Unlike frogs and salamanders, Gymnophiona are rarely seen due to their subterranean lifestyle.

  • Researchers have discovered several new species in the Gymnophiona order in South America.

  • The Gymnophiona are fascinating creatures.

  • Many Gymnophiona live underground.

  • The Gymnophiona order is characterized by its unique burrowing caecilians that lack limbs.

  • Due to their subterranean lifestyle, many Gymnophiona are seldom observed above ground.

Synonyms

order Gymnophiona
vsGymnophiona
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of limbless amphibians that live underground called caecilians

is the same scientific term for that taxonomic group
family Caeciliidae
vsGymnophiona
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of limbless amphibians that look like worms and live underground in warm places

is expressed at the order rank rather than the lower family rank
family Caeciliadae
vsGymnophiona
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of legless, worm-like amphibians that live mostly underground in tropical regions

is the order concept covering the same organisms but at higher rank

Compounds

order Gymnophiona
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of limbless amphibians that live underground called caecilians

Surface Forms

Gymnophiona singular
Gymnophionas plural

Etymology

Gymnophiona comes from Greek parts gymnos 'naked', as in 'gym', and ophis 'snake', as in 'python', so the name literally means 'naked snake' and fits the limbless, burrowing amphibians called caecilians.