Typhlopidae (Noun)
Meaning
Blind snakes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family Typhlopidae, also known as blind snakes, comprises non-venomous burrowing snakes that inhabit various regions around the world.
- Scientists studying the unique adaptations of the Typhlopidae family discovered remarkable features enabling them to thrive in dark underground environments.
- One species of the Typhlopidae, Ramphotyphlops braminus, has spread to different continents as an introduced species due to human activities.
- In order to survive and find food in dark underground habitats, members of the Typhlopidae have highly developed sense organs on their heads.
- Due to their specialized habits, species of the Typhlopidae have generally evolved a relatively simple scale structure that protects them during digging.