C. Gymnophiona - characteristics

• 1. Elongate, legless

  • (Apoda - no legs; gymn-ophio - naked snake)

• 2. Small dermal scales

• 3. Blind or reduced eyes, sensory tentacles on snout

• 4. Terminal anus

• 5. Development - variable: direct, indirect, guarded eggs, viviparous

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