Gymnophiona (Noun)
Meaning
An order of amphibians including caecilians.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Caecilians belong to the order gymnophiona, a group of legless amphibians that resemble large earthworms in appearance.
- Gymnophionans often have poor eyesight, which they compensate for with highly developed sensory tentacles on their snouts.
- These burrowing animals are found in gymnophiona and are widespread throughout the tropics.
- One characteristic that sets gymnophiona apart from other amphibians is their ability to absorb oxygen through the skin and through rudimentary lungs.
- Biologists have recognized over 200 species of gymnophiona worldwide, each with unique markings and adaptations.