1. a wormlike amphibian that lives underground and lacks limbs
Usage: zoology

Examples

• The caecilian burrows through soft soil using its pointed head.
• Scientists discovered a new species of caecilian in the Amazon rainforest.
• Unlike frogs and salamanders, caecilians have no legs or arms.
• The caecilian’s smooth, segmented body helps it move through underground tunnels.
• Many people have never heard of caecilians, the third group of amphibians.
• Caecilians are found primarily in tropical regions around the world.