The Order Apoda (Caecilians) in Class Amphibia is characterized by which physical feature?
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Correct answer: Complete absence of limbs with a worm-like body form
Caecilians (Order Apoda) are limbless, burrowing amphibians that often resemble earthworms or snakes. They have rudimentary eyes and are mostly blind, relying on sensory tentacles on their heads.
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