apoda

/əˈpɒdə/

Definitions

1. noun

a suborder of legless amphibians, particularly the caecilians, that lack lungs and are primarily aquatic

“The apoda in the aquarium were fascinating creatures, unlike any others in the animal kingdom.”

Synonyms

  • caecilian
  • legless amphibian

Antonyms

  • amphibian with legs
  • pulmonate