What is another word for Family Caeciliidae?
Pronunciation: [fˈamɪli kˈiːsɪlˌɪɪdˌiː] (IPA) 
Family Caeciliidae, commonly known as caecilians, are a group of limbless, burrowing amphibians found in tropical regions of the world. There are several popular synonyms for the family Caeciliidae, including blindworms, worm lizards, and serpentine amphibians. Blindworms refer to the animals' reduced sight abilities since they spend most of their time underground. Worm lizards describe the creatures' elongated, worm-like bodies, and serpentine amphibians nod to their resemblance to snakes. Other synonyms for this family of amphibians include limbless salamanders, snake-like caecilians, and tropical earthworms. Despite their numerous names, caecilians play a crucial role in the ecosystem, serving as important predators and prey for a variety of animals.
