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Dermophiidae
Sign in to saveThe Dermophiidae are a family of neotropical caecilians. They are found in Central and South America, and Africa. Like other caecilians, they superficially resemble worms or snakes.
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- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumChordata
- ClassAmphibia
- OrderGymnophiona
- FamilyDermophiidae
Observations recorded5,364
Dermophiidae (лат.) — семейство безногих земноводных.
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The Dermophiidae are a family of neotropical caecilians. They are found in Central and South America, and Africa. Like other caecilians, they superficially resemble worms or snakes.
They are the only viviparous caecilians (species that give birth to live young) with secondary annuli (rings around the body).
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