amphisbaenae

/æmˌfɪsbeɪˈniː/

Definitions

1. noun

a group of legless, worm-like burrowing reptiles, especially the genus Amphisbaena, found in warm regions.

“The scientist studied the unique characteristics of the amphisbaenae found in the tropical forest.”

Synonyms

  • burrowing reptiles
  • legless reptiles

Antonyms

  • limbed reptiles
  • tree-dwelling reptiles