"CT Scans Uncover Secrets of Bizarre Snake-Like Worm"

Researchers have used micro-CT scans to reveal new insights into the anatomy and behavior of amphisbaenians, snake-like reptiles that live underground. The scans provided detailed 3D models of the creatures' skulls, shedding light on their specialized features such as a singular central tooth and powerful jaw muscles. The studies, which focused on the species Zygaspis quadrifrons, also confirmed sexual dimorphism in this species, with females being larger than males. With limited biological and ecological data available on amphisbaenians, studying their anatomy is crucial for understanding these enigmatic creatures and their hidden lives beneath the surface.