caecilian

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It is so old, in fact, that it has legs, where modern caecilians are limbless, looking like worms and snakes.

From Washington Times

Along with the mata mata turtle and reptile known as the tuatara, among the other animals studied were caecilians, a slithery type of amphibian with an outward appearance akin to snakes.

From Salon

The creatures included 50 turtles, a tuatara, a lungfish and a caecilian.

From BBC

A wormlike caecilian and a moth with a yellow crown of scales were named after former President Donald Trump.

From Seattle Times

Modern-day amphibians are represented by three distinct lineage: frogs, salamanders, and limbless caecilians.

From The Guardian