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 Dibamidae - Definition 

Dibamidae
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Suborder:Sauria
Family: Dibamidae

A poorly known group of legless lizards native to southern Australia an SE Asia, found in tropical forests. These lizards have a rigidly fused skull, no pterygoid teeth, reduced eyes, and no external ears. They have only their rear limbs, which are flap-like and used during mating my the male. They are egg-layers.

Classification

Family Dibamidae


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