worm lizard; amphisbaenian
Refers to any reptile of the suborder Amphisbaenia, which are limbless, burrowing lizards that resemble earthworms.
Worm lizards look like earthworms, but they are a type of reptile.
ミミズ is an earthworm (an invertebrate), while ミミズトカゲ is a reptile that resembles an earthworm in appearance.
トカゲ is a general term for lizards; ミミズトカゲ is a specific subgroup of limbless, burrowing lizards.
Iberian worm lizard; European worm lizard
Katakana spelling is common for this animal name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and may not be widely recognized; no priority markers are specified.
Compound of ミミズ (earthworm) and トカゲ (lizard), describing its worm-like appearance and reptilian nature.