typhlopidae

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Definition

1. Noun:
   • A family of snakes: Typhlopidae is the scientific name for a family of small, burrowing snakes commonly known as blind snakes or worm snakes.
   • Characteristic features: Members of this family are typically non-venomous, have vestigial eyes covered by scales, and feed primarily on ants and termites.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The biologist identified the specimen as belonging to the family Typhlopidae.
  • Typhlopidae are found in tropical and subtropical regions around the world.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic context: Used in scientific literature to classify and discuss this specific family of reptiles.
  • The phylogenetic study focused on the evolutionary history of Typhlopidae.

Variants and Related Words

• Typhlopid (adj/n): Pertaining to the family Typhlopidae; a member of this family.
  • The typhlopid species is rarely seen above ground.

Synonyms

• Blind snakes
• Worm snakes

Related Terms (Scientific Context)

• Scolecophidia: The infraorder that includes the family Typhlopidae.
• Leptotyphlopidae: Another family of blind snakes, often discussed in relation to Typhlopidae.

Học thuật

Noun

1. blind snakes

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Typhlopidae
• family Typhlopidae