PANAMANIAN CAECILIAN (LEGLESS AMPHIBIAN) Taxon: Caecilian | Genus: Dermophis...
PANAMANIAN CAECILIAN (LEGLESS AMPHIBIAN)
Taxon: Caecilian | Genus: Dermophis
Perhaps the most unusual species featured in this auction, this Panamanian caecilian is actually an amphibian! The worm-like creature has shiny, silvery skin and a strong, muscular head for burrowing (even if you can't tell heads from tails). Researchers are now using DNA analysis to identify the specific lineage of this unique creature.
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PANAMANIAN CAECILIAN (LEGLESS AMPHIBIAN)
Taxon: Caecilian | Genus: Dermophis
Perhaps the most unusual species featured in this auction, this Panamanian caecilian is actually an amphibian! The worm-like creature has shiny, silvery skin and a strong, muscular head for burrowing (even if you can't tell heads from tails). Researchers are now using DNA analysis to identify the specific lineage of this unique creature.