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gymnophiona

 

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Noun gymnophiona has 1 sense
  1. Gymnophiona, order Gymnophiona - an order of amphibians including caecilians
    --1 is a kind of animal order
    --1 is a member of Amphibia, class Amphibia
    --1 has members:
     Caeciliidae, family Caeciliidae, Caeciliadae, family Caeciliadae

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Gymnophiona

Definition:

Gymnophiona, commonly known as caecilians, are limbless amphibians belonging to the order Gymnophiona. They are characterized by their elongated bodies and their adaptations for burrowing underground. Caecilians can be found in various parts of the world, primarily in tropical regions.

Sense 1:

Noun: A type of limbless amphibian belonging to the order Gymnophiona.

"The unique morphology of gymnophiona allows them to move effectively through the soil."

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Sense 2:

Adjective: Referring to or relating to caecilians, the order Gymnophiona.

"Susan is an expert in studying reptiles and gymnophiona species."

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Sense 3:

Plural noun: Gymnophiona can also refer to the order Gymnophiona as a whole.

"The diversity of gymnophiona species is fascinating to researchers."

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