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Characteristics and Life Cycle of Caecilians by lukinanda is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Caecilians are limbless amphibians that resemble worms or snakes depending on their size. They have short or absent tails and cloacae near the end of their bodies. Their skin is covered in calcite scales and ring-shaped folds, and secretes toxins to deter predators. Caecilians have limited vision and a skull adapted for burrowing, using strong muscles to force their way through soil. While most species burrow, some swim in an eel-like fashion or are fully aquatic. Caecilians are found in tropical regions of
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