Typhlopid

Example:Researchers found new species of typhlopid snakes in the rainforest.

Definition:A collective term for the snakes belonging to the family Typhlopidae, which are blind and typically burrow in the soil.

Example:The garden was infested with typhlopid blindworms.

Definition:A term used colloquially to describe typhlopid snakes, which are non-venomous and primarily feed on small invertebrates.

Example:The subterranean typhlopid was discovered living under the limestone formations.

Definition:A specific type of typhlopid snake that lives buried underground in the soil, rarely seen at the surface.

Example:Kept the blind snake (typhlopid) in a terrarium with a moist substrate.

Definition:A general term for any of the numerous species of snakes that are nearly or completely blind and have a subterranean lifestyle.

Example:The amphibious typhlopid is known to seek both soil and water for its habitat.

Definition:A term used to describe typhlopid species that live both in the soil and have a more aquatic lifestyle, though still partially buried.

Example:The burrowing typhlopid was found in the mud banks of a river.

Definition:A type of typhlopid snake that is adapted for digging and living in the soil.

Example:The burrow-dwelling typhlopid is an excellent example of the specialization in terrestrial life.

Definition:A term used for typhlopid snakes that are adapted to live and move through burrows in the ground.