Amphisbaena Apr 2026

: Most species are entirely legless with cylindrical bodies and ring-like scales called annuli.

: Their eyes are vestigial and covered by scales, and they lack external ears, adaptations for a permanent life underground. amphisbaena

: Amphisbaena is the most diverse genus within the suborder Amphisbaenia, containing over 180 recognized species. While they resemble earthworms or snakes, they are a distinct lineage of squamates (scaled reptiles). Physical Adaptations : : Most species are entirely legless with cylindrical