Gymnophion amphibians (caecilians) are less well studied than the other two orders of extant amphibians: Anura and Caudata. We describe the first recorded presence of supernumerary (B) chromosomes in ...

The morphology of the bony palate in larval and metamorphosed Epicrionops bicolor Boulenger and E. petersi Taylor (Rhinatrematidae) was studied to assess the extent of palatal change at metamorphosis.

Caecilian amphibians feed their young by producing a special skin layer, transferring microbes to promote a healthy microbiome. The study highlights this unique parenting behavior and its contribution ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. When you think of an amphibian, the first thing to jump to mind is ...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Caecilians have arrived in Miami. Florida Fish and Wildlife biologists captured one of the obscure legless amphibians in the Tamiami Canal, the first example of an introduced ...

There are nearly 200 species of caecilians, but most people will never encounter one. That’s because they tend to live underground, burrowing through loose soil and ground litter with their long, ...

Animals called caecilians may have been among the first vertebrates on land to lace their bites with venom. By Katherine J. Wu If a worm and a snake had a slimy, scandalous love child, it might look ...