caeciliadae
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Definition
Noun A family of amphibians, the Caeciliidae, that is coextensive with the order Gymnophiona. These are legless, burrowing or aquatic amphibians, often resembling earthworms or snakes, and are sometimes known as caecilians.
Usage
The word "Caeciliadae" is a scientific, taxonomic term used in zoology and biology. It refers specifically to the family classification within the animal kingdom.
Examples * Modern phylogenetic studies confirm the monophyly of the Caeciliadae. * The Caeciliadae are characterized by their elongated, limbless bodies and reduced eyes. * Several new species belonging to the Caeciliadae were discovered in the Amazon rainforest.
Advanced Usage
- The spelling "Caeciliadae" is an older or alternative form. In modern taxonomic literature, the family is more consistently referred to as Caeciliidae. Both names refer to the same biological family.
Variants and Related Words
- Caeciliidae (n): The modern, more commonly used spelling for the same family of legless amphibians.
- Caecilian (n): A common name for any individual amphibian belonging to the family Caeciliidae/Caeciliadae.
- Gymnophiona (n): The order to which this family belongs; the entire order of legless amphibians.
Synonyms
- Caeciliidae (direct synonym, modern variant)
- The caecilian family (descriptive synonym)
Related Terms & Context
- Apoda: An older, synonymous name for the order Gymnophiona.
- Amphibian (n): The class of cold-blooded vertebrates (Amphibia) to which caecilians belong, alongside frogs and salamanders.
- Fossorial (adj): An adjective describing animals adapted to digging and living underground, a key characteristic of most caecilians.
Noun
- coextensive with the order Gymnophiona: legless amphibians