family caeciliadae
Definition
- Noun:
- Family Caeciliadae: A taxonomic family of amphibians that is coextensive with the order Gymnophiona. These are legless, worm-like amphibians, commonly known as caecilians.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The family Caeciliadae comprises a diverse group of burrowing amphibians.
- Scientists are studying the reproductive biology of the family Caeciliadae.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: The name "Caeciliadae" is used in formal biological classification to group all species within the order Gymnophiona.
- The evolutionary history of the family Caeciliadae is a subject of ongoing research.
Variants and Related Words
- Caecilian (n): The common name for any member of the family Caeciliadae.
- A caecilian resembles a large earthworm.
- Gymnophiona (n): The order to which the family Caeciliadae belongs.
- Gymnophiona is an order of amphibians that lack limbs.
Synonyms
- Caeciliidae: An alternative, more modern taxonomic spelling for the same family group.
- Note: In current taxonomy, the family is more frequently referred to as Caeciliidae.
Related Terms
- Apoda: An older, synonymous term for the order Gymnophiona.
- The order Apoda is another name for these legless amphibians.
Noun
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coextensive with the order Gymnophiona: legless amphibians
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