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worm lizard

/ˈwɜːm ˈlɪzəd/

翻译: 一种无足的穴居爬行动物,属于蚓蜥类(两栖蜥亚目),身体细长呈蠕虫状,眼睛退化,适应地下生活。

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C1formalcommonscientific/ˈwɜːm ˈlɪzəd/

A legless, burrowing reptile belonging to the order Amphisbaenia, characterized by its elongated, worm-like body and reduced eyes, adapted for underground life.

  • 🇨🇳一种无足的穴居爬行动物,属于蚓蜥类(两栖蜥亚目),身体细长呈蠕虫状,眼睛退化,适应地下生活。
  1. Legless reptile C2 formal

    A burrowing reptile of the order Amphisbaenia, characterized by a long, limbless body resembling a worm, adapted for underground life.

    • The worm lizard uses its strong head to dig tunnels in the soil.
    • Unlike snakes, worm lizards have a distinct skull structure for burrowing.
    • Scientists discovered a new species of worm lizard in South America.

    🇨🇳无足爬行动物