Leptotyphlopidae (Noun)
Meaning
Blind snakes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The leptotyphlopidae, or thread snakes, consist of over 100 species of highly specialized blind snakes found worldwide.
- Leptotyphlopidae are often overlooked due to their subterranean lifestyles and tiny sizes.
- Several species within the leptotyphlopidae family have evolved to be highly braconnid, hunting and eating ants specifically.
- Subsurface engineers often struggle with controlling leptotyphlopidae populations in regions where these snakes frequently interact with building foundations.
- Because of their degenerated eyes, it is rare for researchers to discover any members of the leptotyphlopidae intact and visible above ground long enough to adequately assess populations.