Directions: Choose the correct option:
Assertion (A): Ichthyophis lives in burrows.
Reason (R): It is known as blindworm.

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Solution

Correct option: (a)Both assertion(A) and reason(R) are true and reason(R) is the correct explanation for assertion(A).
Solution:

Ichthyophis is a tropical, limbless amphibian with extremely small eyes (mostly blind).

Adapted to a subterranean, burrowing mode of life, orientation and prey capture are predominantly guided by olfaction.

These are often mistaken for snakes/worms and are commonly called blindworm.

So, the correct answer is (a).

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