Caecilian
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /sɪˈsɪlɪən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Caecilian is a noun meaning Any of a group of burrowing amphibians of the order Gymnophiona that resemble earthworms or snakes.
Meaning
Any of a group of burrowing amphibians of the order Gymnophiona that resemble earthworms or snakes.
Example Sentences
Today we have just three major lineages of amphibians - the anurans (frogs and toads), the newts and salamanders, and the worm-like caecilians, all of which can trace their ancestry back to long before the dinosaurs.
Word Forms
- caecilians
Synonyms for caecilian
Depending on context, synonyms include blindworm.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include blindworm, cecilian, coecilian, caeciliid, apodal, gymnophionan.
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