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Definition of worm lizard

worm lizard

Plural:worm lizards
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A burrowing, mostly limbless squamate reptile belonging to the clade Amphisbaenia, characterized by a long cylindrical body, reduced eyes, and a superficial resemblance to an earthworm.

Example

"During our biological survey in South America, we found a worm lizard tunneling deep into the loose, sandy soil of the rainforest floor."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Despite the common name, worm lizards are neither true worms nor true snakes; they constitute their own distinct group of highly specialized, burrowing squamate reptiles (Amphisbaenia).

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worm
worm eel
worm lizard
worm snake
wormer
wormhole

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Worm lizard. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/worm-lizard
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