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The Gymnophiona are an order of
limbless, worm-like amphibians known as caecilians (si-'sil-yens).
Caecilians typically are blind or nearly so and possess sensory
tentacles between the eyes and nostrils. Most are fossorial,
though a few are aquatic or semi-aquatic. Along with deep sea
fishes, they are some of the least studied and least understood
vertebrates on the planet. Nevertheless, significant strides are
now being made in our understanding of their ecology and natural
history.
Gymnophiona.org is dedicated to
providing accurate information on these fascinating animals with
an emphasis on their captive husbandry. We're still in the
formative stages, so please bear with us. On these pages, you
will soon find information ranging from their general biology to
a forum of caecilian hobbyists.
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