Amphisbaenidae (Noun)
Meaning
Worm lizards.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Amphisbaenidae is a family of worm-lizards found primarily in the warmer regions of the Americas, the Caribbean, and Africa.
- Worm lizards of the family Amphisbaenidae are known for their elongated, limbless bodies which resemble earthworms.
- Members of the Amphisbaenidae family, like other worm lizards, spend most of their time underground.
- Amphisbaenidae is one of the most diverse families of worm-lizards, consisting of about 200 species.
- Burrowing behavior is characteristic of many Amphisbaenidae species, and they often cause significant changes to the structure of the soil.