Caecilians are an illusive type of snakelike amphibian that live in aquatic and subterranean environments. In some species, mothers produce a special type of nutrient-rich skin that juveniles consume, ...

Caecilians are the first amphibians known to pass on their microbiomes to their offspring. By Sofia Quaglia When born, baby caecilians — legless amphibians that look like a mash-up of a snake and a ...

Caecilians are an elusive type of amphibian that primarily live underground and look like a cross between a worm and a snake. One of the few things that is known about caecilians is their unique ...