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In other words, most of a snake's skeleton is an extremely extended thorax. Ribs are found exclusively on the thoracic vertebrae. Neck, lumbar and pelvic vertebrae are very reduced in number (only 2–10 lumbar and pelvic vertebrae are present), while only a short tail remains of the caudal vertebrae.
Ophidiiform fish typically have slender bodies with small heads, and either smooth scales, or none at all. They have long dorsal fins, and an anal fin that is typically united with the caudal fin. The group includes pelagic, benthic, and even parasitic species, although all have a similar body form.
Indotyphlops porrectus is small and slender. It may attain a total length (including tail) of 28.5 cm (11.2 in), and a diameter of about 0.5 cm (0.20 in). There are 18 scale rows around the body. It is brown or blackish dorsally, and paler ventrally. The snout, chin, and anal region are whitish. [4]
Coluber constrictor, or North American racer is found across Iowa and is protected by law. They are harmless to humans and can reach 4 feet or longer, with the longest recorded being 6 feet, 8 inches.
Possessing a foot-long tongue is a huge advantage and this is where the okapi excels. In the above clip, you get to see a masterclass on how to access the higher branches of a tree and the tasty ...
Squamata (/ s k w æ ˈ m eɪ t ə /, Latin squamatus, 'scaly, having scales') is the largest order of reptiles, comprising lizards (including snakes).With over 12,162 species, [3] it is also the second-largest order of extant (living) vertebrates, after the perciform fish.
move to sidebar hide. Ophidian may refer to: Ophidian, a reptile of the suborder Ophidia (or Serpentes); a snake; Ophidian (wrestler), a ...
[2] [3] It has a big variation in colour (from red to orange) and may present brown spots. [4] [5] The central disc is small, covered by irregular plates, [6] and the arms are thinner near the central disc. Each arm has lines of respiratory papillae. [7] It can reach 40 cm in diameter. [7]