Difference between revisions of "Caecilian"
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
m |
(image) |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| + | [[File:Caecilian.jpg|200px|thumb|right]] | ||
'''Caecilians''' are a variety of [[amphibian]] species that are characterised by a legless, ringed body and a nozzled head designed for burrowing. Sizes are diverse, with adults ranging from 3 inches to 5.25 feet in length. They have a pantropical distribution and as such can be found in various [[Africa|African]] and [[Asia|Asian]] countries, as well as throughout [[South America|South]] and [[Central America]]. Some species are oviparous (egg-laying), whilst about half are viviparous (live-born). | '''Caecilians''' are a variety of [[amphibian]] species that are characterised by a legless, ringed body and a nozzled head designed for burrowing. Sizes are diverse, with adults ranging from 3 inches to 5.25 feet in length. They have a pantropical distribution and as such can be found in various [[Africa|African]] and [[Asia|Asian]] countries, as well as throughout [[South America|South]] and [[Central America]]. Some species are oviparous (egg-laying), whilst about half are viviparous (live-born). | ||
Revision as of 04:07, June 28, 2009
Caecilians are a variety of amphibian species that are characterised by a legless, ringed body and a nozzled head designed for burrowing. Sizes are diverse, with adults ranging from 3 inches to 5.25 feet in length. They have a pantropical distribution and as such can be found in various African and Asian countries, as well as throughout South and Central America. Some species are oviparous (egg-laying), whilst about half are viviparous (live-born).
Their diet will typically comprise of a mixture of insects and small invertebrates.