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African Caecilians are a group of limbless, burrowing amphibians found exclusively in Africa. They belong to the order Gymnophiona and are characterized by their elongated, eel-like bodies and reduced or absent eyes. These creatures have a highly specialized ecology, spending most of their lives underground and feeding on small invertebrates. Their moist skin helps them breathe and absorb water, making them well adapted to their subterranean lifestyle. African Caecilians play an important role in maintaining soil health and nutrient cycling in their habitats.