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caecilian

UK
/sɪˈsɪl.i.ən/
US
/sɪˈsɪl.jən/
caeciliannoun
caecilians
pl
UK
/sɪˈsɪl.i.ən/
US
/sɪˈsɪl.jən/
Translations
cécilieTerme zoologique.
The caecilian is often mistaken for a worm or snake due to its elongated, limbless body.
La cécilie est souvent confondue avec un ver ou un serpent en raison de son corps allongé et sans membres.
Definitions
A limbless, serpentine amphibian of the order Gymnophiona, found in tropical regions and known for its burrowing lifestyle.
The caecilian is often mistaken for a worm or snake due to its elongated, limbless body.
Synonyms
gymnophion
apoda
blindworm
snake-like amphibian
caecilianadjective
UK
/siːˈsɪliən/
US
/siˈsɪliən/
Used attributively to denote relation to caecilians.
Translations
cécilienTerme zoologique.
The researchers conducted a detailed study of caecilian anatomy.
Les chercheurs ont mené une étude détaillée de l'anatomie cécilienne.
Definitions
Relating to or characteristic of caecilians (order Gymnophiona).
The researchers conducted a detailed study of caecilian anatomy.
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