amphisbaenidae

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Definition

Noun 1. A family of legless lizards: Amphisbaenidae is the scientific name for a family of reptiles commonly known as worm lizards. They are characterized by their elongated, limbless bodies, reduced eyes often covered by skin, and their ability to move backwards as easily as forwards.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Amphisbaenidae are a fascinating family of burrowing reptiles.
  • Biologists study the unique skull morphology of the Amphisbaenidae.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic context: The term is used in formal biological classification to group specific genera of worm lizards.
  • The species was reclassified and placed within the family Amphisbaenidae.

Variants and Related Words

• amphisbaenid (noun/adjective): A member of the Amphisbaenidae family; relating to this family.
  • An amphisbaenid was discovered in the soil sample.
• amphisbaena (noun): A term from mythology for a serpent with a head at each end, which is the etymological source for the family name due to the reptile's ability to move in both directions.

Synonyms

• worm lizards (common name)
• ringed lizards (a common name for some species within the family)

Notes

This is a specialized zoological term. In everyday language, the common name "worm lizard" is almost always used instead of "Amphisbaenidae."

Học thuật

Noun

1. worm lizards

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Amphisbaenidae
• family Amphisbaenidae