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Which one of the following amphibians have fossorial adaptation?(a)Gymnophiona(b)Urodela (c)Anura(d)All of the above

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The amphibian group that exhibits fossorial adaptation, meaning they are adapted for burrowing underground, is:

(a) Gymnophiona

Gymnophiona, also known as caecilians, are limbless amphibians that are well adapted for a fossorial lifestyle. They have elongated bodies and specialized adaptations for burrowing in soil and leaf litter. Therefore, the correct answer is (a) Gymnophiona.