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Amphisbaena (lizard)
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For the mythological creature, see Amphisbaena.
Amphisbaena is a genus in the family Amphisbaenidae, commonly known as worm lizards. [citation needed] Over 100 species are placed in this diverse genus.
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Amphisbaena | |
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Amphisbaena alba | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Amphisbaenidae |
Genus: | Amphisbaena Linnaeus, 1758 |
Species | |
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Synonyms | |
Anops, Aporarchus, Aulura, Bronia, Cephalopeltis, Cercolophia, Cynisca, Diphalus, Lepidosternon, Ophioproctus, Rhinoblanus, Sarea[1][2] |
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