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Term: Family Xenopodidae

Description:

The Family Xenopodidae is a taxonomic family of legless amphibians belonging to the order Gymnophiona, commonly known as caecilians. Caecilians are worm-like amphibians that are typically found in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. They are characterized by their elongated bodies, lack of limbs, and their ability to burrow into the ground.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A taxonomic family of legless amphibians.

Example Sentence: The family Xenopodidae includes various species of caecilians.

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Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Pertaining to or characteristic of the family Xenopodidae.

Example Sentence: The Xenopodidae caecilians are fascinating legless amphibians.

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Sense 3:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A specific species or member of the family Xenopodidae.

Example Sentence: The rare Xenopodidae found in the Amazon rainforest is a unique species.

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Sense 4:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A family tree of Xenopodidae species.

Example Sentence: The study aimed to reconstruct the evolutionary history of the family Xenopodidae.

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