Caecilian (Noun)
Meaning
Any of the small slender limbless burrowing wormlike amphibians of the order Gymnophiona; inhabit moist soil in tropical regions.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The caecilian's slender body and pointed snout make it well-suited for burrowing through dense soil.
- In tropical regions, caecilians play a crucial role in the ecosystem by controlling insect and worm populations.
- Researchers discovered a new species of caecilian in the Amazon rainforest, characterized by its distinctive mottled skin.
- Caecilians have a unique way of moving through the soil, using a combination of muscular contractions and relaxation to propel themselves forward.
- The caecilian's skin is highly permeable, allowing it to absorb oxygen and moisture from its surroundings.