Definition of amphisbaena from the collins english dictionary. Amphisbaena definition of amphisbaena by merriamwebster. Gas exchange and ventilatory responses to hypoxia and. Checklist and bibliography of the amphisbaenia of the world. Can you confirm these amateur observations of amphisbaena alba.
Download fulltext pdf reptilia, squamata, amphisbaenidae, amphisbaena mertensi. Total and cutaneous gas exchange and ventilatory responses to breathing hypoxic and hypercapnic gases were studied in amphisbaena alba linnaeus, a burrowing squamate reptile 2. The devouring will european and international fans. Raillietiella gigliolii pentastomida infecting amphisbaena. Pdf material herpetologico colectado por roberto donoso. Amphisbaena alba, also known as the red worm lizard or less commonly as the white or whitebellied worm lizard, is a species of amphisbaenian in the reptilian order squamata. Anguimorph tooth replacement in amphisbaena alba linnaeus, 1758, and a. Amphisbaenia, genus amphisbaena, genus amphisbaenia.
Ecology of the wormlizard amphisbaena alba in the cerrado of central brazil. Amphisbaena alba has both the largest svl and range size. Pdf a new species of amphisbaena from northeastern. It travels in a strange, undulant crawl akin to that of a sidewinder, looping the coils of its long body back and forth and keeping both of its heads at the alert. The white worm lizard, amphisbaena alba, is a large wormlike reptile with a very short tail, giving the appearance of two heads fig. Jun 26, 2012 this page was last edited on 2 september 2017, at 20. The reclusive amphisbaena is a dreaded viper with a head at either end of its thick, serpentine coils.
Download fulltext pdf download fulltext pdf a new species of amphisbaena from northeastern brazil squamata. Amphisbaena article about amphisbaena by the free dictionary. Amphisbaenidae article pdf available in journal of herpetology 522 may 2018. Download pdf download all download jpeg 2000 download text breviora. Fourteen species 20% are known from a single distribution record. The ultrastructure of the spermatozoa of the worm lizard amphisbaena alba squamata, amphisbaenidae and the phylogenetic relationships of amphisbaenians. A curated database of genes associated with dietary restriction in model organisms either from genetic manipulation experiments or gene expression profiling. Amphisbaena is a genus in the family amphisbaenidae, commonly known as the worm lizards. This is applicable to amphisbaena alba linnaeus 1758, one of the most common and widely distributed amphisbaenids in south america east. Apr 27, 2020 can you confirm these amateur observations of amphisbaena alba. Amphisbaena alba displayed a relatively diverse diet, even ingesting vertebrates and plant material. Comparative cytomorphology of maturing amphisbaenian. An aid to the identification of the south american species of amphisbaena squamata, amphisbaenidae.
The amphisbaena is mentioned in the first book of andrzej sapkowskis the witcher series, i. Download our english dictionary apps available for both ios and android. The karyotypes of both sexes were obtained by using squash preparations of the intestine. Alone among snakes, the amphisbaena goes out in the cold.
Mar 11, 2020 can you confirm these amateur observations of amphisbaena alba. The ultrastructure of the spermatozoa of the worm lizard. The dentition of the red worm lizard amphisbaena alba fig. The poison of an amphisbaena is about as potent as that of an ordinary serpent, though the fact that it is administered twice by the creatures twin mouths contributes greatly to its lethality. Red list index sampled approach, zoological society london. Microscopical examination of precloacal glands in amphisbaena alba amphisbaenia, amphisbaenidae. This practice could pose a threat to the amphisbaena fuliginosa population in the near future if it gets out of hand. Some coccidial parasites of the lizard amphisbaena alba.
A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Humans act as a possible invasive pathway for amphisbaena fuliginosa. Table 1 chromosomal revision of amphisbaenians, with descriptions of diploid number 2n, fundamental number fn, number and morphology of macrochromosomes, number of microchromosomes, references and occurrence of species. New species of amphisbaena with a nonautotomic and. They like to hang out in the nests of leaf cutter ants where they feed on ants, ant pupae, and other insects. A sober disinterest in relationships causes bill sherman, failing calend. Amphisbaena anaemariae, amphisbaena heathi, amphisbaena hiata, the new species differs by having smaller numbers of dorsal and ventral segments per midbody annulus 14 1415 on a. Amphisbaena fuliginosa and soaked them in white sugar cane alcohol to complete the remedy. Amphisbaenidae, 1957, harvard museum of comparative zoology, breviora, number 70. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Amphisbaena definition of amphisbaena by the free dictionary. The head is small, and there can scarcely be said to be a tail, the vent being close to the extremity of the body.
Pentastomida in amphisbaena alba linnaeus, 1758 and a. Red worm lizard amphisbaena alba longevity, ageing, and. Funed 2943 in conceicao do mato dentro, state of minas gerais, brazil. Despite the large geographic range that this species covers, little is known about its ecology due to its secretive habits.
Both svl and range size have highly skewed distributions, with most species being characterized by small svl and range size fig. Prevalence and intensity of infection by raillietiella gigliolii hett, 1924 pentastomida in amphisbaena alba linnaeus, 1758 and a. Amphisbaena alba the large white worm lizard is rarely. American society of ichthyologists and herpetologists asih. Evidence suggests that amphisbaena alba is a facultative inquiline of nests of the leafcutting ant atta cephalotes in trinidad. Pdf ecology of the wormlizard amphisbaena alba in the. This large snake has two heads, one at each end of its long, coiling body.
The biodiversity heritage library works collaboratively to make biodiversity literature openly available to the world as part of a global biodiversity community. Amphisbaena definition, any of numerous worm lizards of the genus amphisbaena. Amphisbaena it has a twin head, that is one at its tailend as well, as though it were not enough for poison to be poured out of one mouth. Pdf a new species of amphisbaena from northeastern brazil. Fulltext is provided in portable document format pdf. Pdf the ultrastructure of the spermatozoa of the worm. Amphisbaenians, municipality of sao paulo, state of sao paulo.
Download fulltext pdf the head skeleton of amphisbaena alba lineaus article pdf available in annals of carnegie museum 681. Amphisbaenas definition of amphisbaenas by the free. Amphisbaena alba linnaeus, 1758, 1 2 amphisbaena dubia muller, 1924 37 5 amphisbaena hogei vanzolini, 1950 5 amphisbaena mertensi strauch, 1881 12 3 amphisbaena trachura cope, 1885 1 cercolophia roberti gans, 1964 5 leposternon microcephalum wagler, 1824 53 6 leposternon microcephalum n 59. Detection and use of foraging trails of the leafcutting ant atta laevigata hymenoptera. Amphisbaena alba 17001880 print iconographia zoologica special collections university of amsterdam uba01 iz123001.
A comparativeultrastructural study on organelles involved in haemoglobin hb, biosynthesis processing in the course ofamphisbaena alba amphisbaenia, squamata, reptilia andwaglerophis merremii ophidia, squamata, reptilia erythroid cells maturation, was accomplished. Amphisbaena fuliginosa, print, amphisbaena fuliginosa, also known as the blackandwhite worm lizard, speckled worm lizard or spotted worm lizard, is a species of amphisbaenian in the genus amphisbaena. The large white worm lizard is rarely found above ground. The last wish, when the witchers protagonist, geralt of rivia, is recalling past events when he meets an old acquaintance named irion. Isidore of seville 7th century ce etymologies, book 12, 4. The amphisbaena was endangering the region of kovir until the beast was slain by geralts hand. Some coccidial parasites of the lizard amphisbaena alba reptilia. Distribution extension, new state record, geographic distribution map. Pages in category amphisbaena the following 97 pages are in this category, out of 97 total. Amphisbaena definition and meaning collins english. To view articles you must have the free adobe acrobat reader. Media in category amphisbaena alba the following 10 files are in this category, out of 10 total. It can move in the direction of eaither head with a circular motion. Notes on certain species of tetragnatha araneae, argiopidae in central america and mexico.
There are five south american species lacking tail autotomy. The specimen was scanned by matthew colbert on 4 october 2004 along the coronal axis for a total of 735 slices. A new twopored species of amphisbaena squamata, amphisbaenidae from the brazilian cerrado, with a key to the twopored species of amphisbaena. Heterogamety as regard sex chromosomes was not found in either sex. Bulletin of the american museum of natural history. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page.
Pdf reptilia, squamata, amphisbaenidae, amphisbaena. Darwins ringed worm lizard amphisbaena darwinii is a species of reptile in the family amphisbaenidae. Amphisbaena fuliginosa is the type species of the genus amphisbaena linnaeus 1758. The amphisbaena has two heads, one in the proper place and one in its tail. This species shows a very low oxygen uptake rate v o2 compared with other squamates of the same size v o2 15.
Amphisbaena are vicious twoheaded serpents noted for their ability to regenerate. Figure 2 map representing the type locality of amphisbaena metallurga sp. Amphisbaena definition is a serpent in classical mythology having a head at each end and capable of moving in either direction. Annales des sciences naturelles zoologie et biologie animale. Amphisbaena alba name synonyms amphisbaena alba var. Read comparative cytomorphology of maturing amphisbaenian amphisbaena alba and snake waglerophis merremii erythroid cells with regard to haemoglobin biosynthesis, comparative clinical pathology on deepdyve, the largest online rental service for scholarly research with thousands of academic publications available at your fingertips. Raillietiella gigliolii pentastomida infecting amphisbaena alba squamata, amphisbaenidae. The presence of two or three precloacal pores makes amphisbaena metallurga sp.