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Animal adapted to digging and living underground
A fossorial animal (from Latin fossor 'digger') is one that is adapted to digging and which lives primarily (but not solely) underground. Examples of
Fossorial
Family of rodents
The Spalacidae, or spalacids, are a family of rodents in the large and complex superfamily Muroidea. They are native to eastern Asia, the Horn of Africa
Spalacidae
Species of rodent
The broad-headed spiny rat (Clyomys laticeps) is a spiny rat species from Brazil and Paraguay. The etymology of the species name is the Latin word laticeps
Broad-headed_spiny_rat
Class of animals with milk-producing glands
subterranean, and those with limited adaptations to a fossorial lifestyle sub-fossorial. Some organisms are fossorial to aid in temperature regulation while others
Mammal
Genus of beetles
is poorly known; based on their morphology, it is likely that they are fossorial. Lawrence, JF (1988). "Rhinorhipidae, a new beetle family from Australia
Rhinorhipus
Species of rodent
The fossorial giant rat (Gyldenstolpia fronto) is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae. It is found in Argentina and Brazil but was determined
Fossorial_giant_rat
Species of mammal
Townsend's mole (Scapanus townsendii) is a fossorial mammal in the family Talpidae, and is the largest North American mole. It was named after the American
Townsend's_mole
Animal species belonging to Tenrecidae family
The mole-like rice tenrec (Oryzorictes hova), also known as the fossorial tenrec or hova rice tenrec, is a species of mammal in the tenrec family. Like
Mole-like_rice_tenrec
Family of snakes
oral aperture. All species in the family Typhlopidae are fossorial and feed on social fossorial invertebrates such as termites and ants. The tracheal lung
Typhlopidae
Species of reptile
Scelotes uluguruensis, the Uluguru fossorial skink, is a species of lizard which is endemic to Tanzania. Scelotes uluguruensis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile
Scelotes_uluguruensis
Species of rodent
North America, from Manitoba to Texas. Pocket gophers are the most highly fossorial rodents found in North America. Plains pocket gophers are found throughout
Plains_pocket_gopher
Species of snake
Xenodon pulcher is a species of fossorial snake in the family Colubridae. It is found in southern South America. Xenodon pulcher was sometimes previously
Xenodon_pulcher
Subspecies of snake
can be abundant in parts of its range, it is rarely seen because of its fossorial lifestyle. When not underground, C. a. amoenus resides mostly under rocks
Eastern_worm_snake
Infraorder of snakes
range in length from 10 to 100 centimeters (4 to 40 inches). All are fossorial (adapted for burrowing). Five families and 39 genera are recognized. The
Scolecophidia
Species of snake found in the eastern US
mountain kingsnakes of the southwestern United States. These largely fossorial snakes are the smallest of all the species within the genus Lampropeltis
Scarlet_kingsnake
Species of snake
Gervais's worm snake and the Philippine dwarf snake, is a species of small fossorial snake in the subfamily Calamariinae of the family Colubridae. The species
Calamaria_gervaisii
Family of mammals
fisher, tayra, and martens are partially arboreal, while badgers are fossorial. A number of mustelids have aquatic lifestyles, ranging from semiaquatic
Mustelidae
Species of spider
"whistling" sound when disturbed or threatened. This species is largely fossorial, living in burrows deep underground, however males are sometimes encountered
Selenocosmia_stirlingi
Genus of drepanosaurid reptiles
more fossorial species. Based on the morphology of the claws, Unguinychus appears to be most similar to Skybalonyx, another possibly fossorial drepanosaur
Unguinychus
Subfamily of rodents
The blind mole-rats, also known as the fossorial or subterranean mole rats, are a subfamily (Spalacinae) of rodents in the family Spalacidae, found in
Blind_mole-rat
Species of amphibian
morphology of its snout, which is well adapted to the acquisition of fossorial termites. The body of Nasikabatrachus sahyadrensis appears robust and
Purple_frog
Extinct clade of mammals
the clade Pholidotamorpha. They were insectivorous (myrmecophagous), fossorial or semifossorial, and lived from the middle Paleocene to early Oligocene
Palaeanodonta
Family of small mammals
opossums, rats, or mice. They occupy aquatic, arboreal, terrestrial, and fossorial environments. Some of these species, including the greater hedgehog tenrec
Tenrec
Species of rodent
hind feet, with tails extended and the body almost horizontal. As semi-fossorial, burrowing surface foragers, the tiny hopping mice spend a great deal
Spinifex_hopping_mouse
Order of mammals
habitat, including human-made environments. Species can be arboreal, fossorial (burrowing), saltatorial/ricochetal (leaping on their hind legs), or semiaquatic
Rodent
Extinct genus of reptiles
semierect, unlike the fully erect posture of most other notosuchians. A fossorial, or burrowing, lifestyle for Simosuchus has been suggested in its initial
Simosuchus
Species of snake
uncommon. It feeds primarily on specific snakes, probably semiaquatic and fossorial snakes. In Southeast Asia, the red-headed krait occurs in Malaysia, Singapore
Red-headed_krait
Extinct order of mammals
palaeanodonts), based on their dental and postcranial similarities, and semi-fossorial adaptations. McKenna, M. C. (1975). "Toward a phylogenetic classification
Pantolesta
trap contaminant particles. The terms hypogean and hypogeic are used for fossorial (burrowing) and troglobitic (or stygobitic) cave-living organisms. The
Hypogeal
Family of rodents
ecologically diverse, with members ranging from fully arboreal to terrestrial to fossorial to semiaquatic habits. They presently exist mainly in South America; three
Echimyidae
Genus of marsupials
interior. They are small burrowing marsupials that anatomically converge on fossorial placental mammals, such as extant golden moles (Chrysochloridae) and extinct
Marsupial_mole
Extinct family of mammals
Colorado, where it was discovered. The suffix "fossor" indicates the fossorial, or digging, specialization of the forelimbs. The specific epithet, windscheffeli
Fruitafossor
Tribe of rodents
species are distinguishable from most other voles in that they are highly fossorial, resembling the blesmols and spalacids more than other voles. The long-clawed
Ellobiusini
Genus of amphibians
for the genus. Because of their fossorial life style, their natural history is poorly known. Synapturanus are fossorial and mostly nocturnal tropical rainforest
Synapturanus
Dalophia angolensis ~20 cm (7.9 in) Least Concern Endemic to Angola; fossorial, inhabiting sandy or loose soil habitats in savannahs and dry grasslands
List_of_reptiles_of_Angola
Profound change in body structure during the postembryonic development of an organism
Ichthyophis go through a metamorphosis in which aquatic larva transition into fossorial adults, which involves a loss of the lateral line. More recently diverged
Metamorphosis
Suborder of mammals
presumed to contain the extinct genus Plesiorycteropus, a group of possibly fossorial insectivores similar to aardvarks, which is known to be more closely related
Tenrecomorpha
Genus of amphibians
predatory birds, mammals and monitor lizards. They remain hidden—they are fossorial—for much of the year, but emerge to breed in temporary pools after rains
Pyxicephalus
Extinct genus of rodents
nasal bone, M. cornusaulax. The osteology of the genus suggests it was fossorial, including a robust ulna and a deep ungual phalanx. The skull is wider
Mylagaulus
Species of reptile
snake and the Madurai shieldtail, is an endangered species of small, fossorial, nonvenomous snake of the family Uropeltidae. The species is endemic to
Uropeltis_madurensis
Family of snakes
snakes found in North America, South America, Africa and Asia. All are fossorial and adapted to burrowing, feeding on ants and termites. Two subfamilies
Leptotyphlopidae
Family of amphibians
different species. The American spadefoot toads are of typical shape to most fossorial (or burrowing) frogs. They are round, with short legs and protruding eyes
American_spadefoot_toad
Family of insects
females of some Brachycistidinae are wingless, and hunt ground-dwelling (fossorial) beetle larvae. The prey is paralysed with the female's sting, and an
Tiphiidae
Species of amphibian
heterogeneity rather than genetic distinction. The spotted salamander is fossorial. It rarely comes above ground, except after a rain or for foraging and
Spotted_salamander
Species of rodent
The montane water vole (Arvicola scherman) is a fossorial species of vole found throughout Central and Western Europe, northern Spain, and central Romania
Montane_water_vole
Family of beetles
beetle fans the lamellae out like leaves to sense odours. Many species are fossorial, with legs adapted for digging. In some groups, males (and sometimes females)
Scarabaeidae
Species of spider
than the male and lives years longer. The cobalt blue tarantula is a fossorial species and spends nearly all of its time in deep burrows of its own construction
Cobalt_blue_tarantula
Genus of snakes
moderate-sized snake attaining a size of about 70 cm (28 in) in length. It is fossorial and is rarely seen. It is reported to be ovoviviparous and feeds on beetles
Anilius
Extinct genus of mammals
Aside from the horned gophers of North America, it is the only known fossorial horned mammal. P. ferox had a skull about 11.7 centimetres (4.6 in) long
Peltephilus
Genus of snakes
Queensland. In 2018, researchers have suggested that this genus was a fossorial or semi-fossorial animal. J. D. Scanlon (1992). "A new large madtsoiid snake from
Yurlunggur
Topics referred to by the same term
Coryphomys Tenerife giant rat, an extinct species, Canariomys bravoi Fossorial giant rat, Kunsia fronto The Giant Rat of Sumatra, a giant rat featured
Giant_rat
Larval stage in the life cycle of an amphibian
crevices near streams. The tadpoles of Micrixalus herrei are adapted to a fossorial lifestyle, with a muscular body and tail, eyes covered by a layer of skin
Tadpole
Species of wasp
Myrmosa atra is a Palearctic species of myrmosid, a kleptoparasite in fossorial bee nests. BWARS Edward Saunders 1896, The Hymenoptera Aculeata of the
Myrmosa_atra
Species of lizard
sandslider, is a species of skink. It is endemic to Western Australia. It is a fossorial species found in Acacia thickets and woodlands. Cogger, H.; Shea, G. (2017)
Lerista_simillima
Family of amphisbaenians
external hind limbs and are the only amphisbaenians with well-developed fossorial front limbs, which each include five claws. They have a short tail that
Bipedidae
Members of the insect family Gryllotalpidae
(grasshoppers, locusts, and crickets). Mole crickets are cylindrical-bodied, fossorial insects about 3–5 cm (1.2–2.0 in) long as adults, with small eyes and
Mole_cricket
Genus of fishes
native to Asia. They live in various freshwater habitats and some have a fossorial lifestyle. Four recognized species are placed in this genus: M. albus
Monopterus
Family of rodents
5 oz) in weight, depending on the species. Blesmols, like many other fossorial mammals, have greatly reduced eyes and ear pinnae, a relatively short
Blesmol
Family of wasps
mutillids, females are flightless, and are kleptoparasites in the nests of fossorial bees and wasps. Recent classifications of Vespoidea sensu lato (beginning
Myrmosidae
Species of Australian blind snake
Australia. The specific epithet fossor (“digger”) refers to the snake's fossorial habits as well as to the type locality. The species grows to about 29 cm
Anilios_fossor
Extinct clade of reptiles
(tree-dwelling), and probably insectivores. Some studies have alternately suggested fossorial (digging) and aquatic lifestyles for some members. Fossils of drepanosaurs
Drepanosauromorpha
Species of amphibaenian
preferred natural habitat is grassland. Darwin's ringed worm lizard is fossorial and oviparous. Cacciali P, Carreira S, Scott N (2019). "Amphisbaena darwini
Darwin's_ringed_worm_lizard
Extinct genus of dicynodonts
Cistecephalidae, and like other cistecephalids it is thought to have been fossorial. It is a member of the family Cistecephalidae. Cistephalidae includes
Kawingasaurus
Clade of reptiles
Oryctodromeus, some ornithischian species seem to have led a partially fossorial (burrowing) lifestyle. Many modern birds are arboreal (tree climbing)
Dinosaur
Species of snake
commonly known as the slender burrowing asp or mole viper, is a species of fossorial, venomous snake in the family Atractaspididae. The specific epithet, aterrima
Atractaspis_aterrima
Species of spider
with the average height above sea level being 580 m. This spider is a fossorial Old World tarantula. Though it is part of the Harpactirinae, known for
Harpactira_pulchripes
Superfamily of rodents
Platacanthomyidae (spiny dormouse and pygmy dormice) Family Spalacidae (fossorial muroids) Subfamily Myospalacinae (zokors) Subfamily Rhizomyinae (bamboo
Muroidea
Subfamily of mammals
Chlamyphoridae. Members of this subfamily, the fairy armadillos, are largely fossorial and have reduced eyes and robust forearms with large claws for digging
Chlamyphorinae
Extinct genus of rodents
Ceratogaulus is an extinct genus of rodents, a member of the extinct fossorial (burrowing) rodent family Mylagaulidae. Ceratogaulus is one of two rodent
Ceratogaulus
Clade of insects
leafcutter bees, alkali bees and digger bees. Most solitary bees are fossorial, digging nests in the ground in a variety of soil textures and conditions
Bee
Short-legged omnivore
taxonomic grouping, being united by their squat bodies and adaptions for fossorial activity rather than by their ancestral relationships: Musteloidea contains
Badger
Genus of rodents
eastern pocket gophers. Like all pocket gophers, members of this genus are fossorial herbivores. Extant species include: Desert pocket gopher (Geomys arenarius)
Geomys
Species of armadillo
desert-adapted characteristics. The pink fairy armadillo is classified as a fossorial, generalist, insectivore. Ants and larvae are its main food source while
Pink_fairy_armadillo
Genus of tortoises
Gopherus is a genus of fossorial tortoises commonly referred to as gopher tortoises. The gopher tortoise is grouped with land tortoises that originated
Gopherus
Extinct genus of snakes
desert-like environment, Dinilysia is likely a terrestrial or a semi-fossorial animal. The Dinilysia patagonica is a stem snake that is very closely
Dinilysia
Genus of lizards
genus of skinks endemic to India. These lizards are thought to be semi-fossorial, and living in coastal areas of the east coast of India. Almost nothing
Barkudia
Family of beetles
do so. The larvae, known as mealworms or false wireworms, are usually fossorial, heavily sclerotized and nocturnal. They may possibly be an important
Darkling_beetle
Species of snake
diet consists of small ants and ant larvae. Xerotyphlops syriacus is a fossorial snake. "Xerotyphlops syriacus". The Reptile Database. Retrieved 2024-08-07
Xerotyphlops_syriacus
Family of snakes
length (including tail) of 20–75 cm (7.9–29.5 in). They are adapted to a fossorial way of life, which is apparent in their anatomy. The skull is primitive
Uropeltidae
Species of amphibian
Pelodryadidae family but differs from most other members as it is terrestrial and fossorial and undertakes aestivation. The water-holding frog is characterised as
Water-holding_frog
Species of amphibian
species breeds in temporary ponds. Outside the breeding season, it is fossorial, and little is known about its habitat. It is assumed live in dry savannah
Calabresi's_bullfrog
Species of snake
Atractaspis branchi, known commonly as Branch's stiletto snake, is a species of fossorial, venomous snake in the family Atractaspididae. The species is endemic
Atractaspis_branchi
Species of mammal
Hitoshi (2014-06-26). "Molecular phylogeny of East and Southeast Asian fossorial moles (Lipotyphla, Talpidae)". Journal of Mammalogy. 95 (3): 455–466.
Japanese_mountain_mole
Species of amphibian
toad-like amphibian found in damp, shady habitats. The species is highly fossorial, and feeds primarily on ants. These North American microhylids (Family:
Gastrophryne_carolinensis
Clade of reptiles
stem-amphisbaenians (Slavoia) and explored trait evolution associated with fossoriality in worm lizards. Vidal & Hedges (2005) erected Lacertibaenia within the
Lacertibaenia
Genus of amphibians
DF, Yánez-Muñoz MH, Ron S (2020). "Two extremely rare new species of fossorial salamanders of the genus Oedipina (Plethodontidae) from northwestern Ecuador"
Oedipina
Species of mammal
body. The forelimbs and their claws are relatively enlarged, suggesting fossorial (digging) habits for the species. Molur, S. (2016). "Soriculus nigrescens"
Himalayan_shrew
Family of lizards
reduced kinesis and a more rigid skull for burrowing. The combination of fossorial habits and small size, contributes to the development of a skull configuration
Dibamidae
North American badger species
badgers possess morphological characteristics that enable them to be good fossorial specialists, such as a conical head, bristles on the ears, and nictitating
American_badger
Extinct genus of rodents
Other extinct beavers, including the better-known Palaeocastor, were also fossorial (digging), but Migmacastor may have become a burrower independently. Korth
Migmacastor
Clade of reptiles
M.M., Gutierre, R.C., Smith, R.L., 2010. Rudimentary eyes of squamate fossorial reptiles (amphisbaenia and serpentes). John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, NJ
Amphisbaenia
Semiaquatic rodent
large front legs, a flattened skull, and a reduced tail—all features of a fossorial (burrowing) lifestyle. In the early Miocene (about 24 mya), castorids
Beaver
Species of lizard
Amphisbaena. The ecology of A. fuliginosa is poorly known due to its fossorial habits. However, this species can be easily distinguished from others
Amphisbaena_fuliginosa
Type of Armadillo
between 1 and 1.6 kg (2.2 and 3.5 lb). Unlike most armadillos, they are not fossorial, but will use abandoned giant anteater burrows. The three-banded armadillo
Southern three-banded armadillo
Southern_three-banded_armadillo
Plant with low spreading growth
herbaceous layer, and provides habitats and concealments for (especially fossorial) terrestrial fauna. The most widespread ground covers are grasses of various
Groundcover
Species of beetle
decaying plant matter, dead insects, and fungi. Larvae are nocturnal, fossorial, and heavily armoured.[citation needed] Several Namibian Tenebrionids
Physosterna_cribripes
hamsters, voles, lemmings, and New World rats and mice. European hamster Fossorial giant rat (possibly extinct) Chinanteco deer mouse Delicate deer mouse
List of critically endangered mammals
List_of_critically_endangered_mammals
Family of snakes
Indies south to southeastern Brazil. These are small to medium-sized fossorial snakes, some with beautiful and striking color patterns. Currently, two
Tropidophiidae
Species of carnivore
and on Bali. Like other ferret-badgers, the Javan ferret-badger is a fossorial animal that makes use of pre-existing burrows in the forest floor. It
Javan_ferret-badger
Species of mammal
and second, third, and fourth digit adaptation that acts as the main fossorial adaptation. The middle of the skull of this species is long and low, the
Lowland_streaked_tenrec
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Girl/Female
Muslim
Intelligent
Boy/Male
Tamil
Own of books
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian
White
Boy/Male
Arabic
Forest
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Light of Lotus
Girl/Female
Tamil
Goddess Parvati
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Malayalam, Marathi
Royal Salute
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, Australian, British, Christian, English, Hebrew, Indian, Jamaican
Son of the Red Earth; In the Bible God Created Adam-the First Man-out of the Red Earth and Breathed Life into Him; Child of Adam; Son of Adam
Boy/Male
Hindu
Surname or Lastname
English (common in Bristol)
English (common in Bristol) : variant of Gingold, of which the origin is unexplained.Respelling of German Gingel, a common Bavarian surname, derived from a short form of the Germanic personal name Gangulf, composed of the elements gangan ‘to walk or go’ + (w)ulf ‘wolf’.
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FOSSORIAL
a.
Fitted for digging, adapted for burrowing or digging; as, a fossorial foot; a fossorial animal.