Anniellidae
Definition
- Noun:
- A family of legless lizards: "Anniellidae" is the scientific name for a specific family of reptiles within the order Squamata. These lizards are characterized by their elongated, limbless bodies, resembling snakes, but they are true lizards with distinct anatomical features such as movable eyelids and external ear openings.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The Anniellidae are a small family of fossorial lizards found in North America.
- Biologists are studying the unique skeletal structure of the Anniellidae.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: Used formally in scientific classification to group species sharing common ancestry and characteristics.
- The genus Anniella is placed within the family Anniellidae.
Variants and Related Words
- Anniella (n): The sole genus within the family Anniellidae, containing species like the California legless lizard.
- Legless lizard (n): A common name for lizards of the family Anniellidae and other similar families, describing their snake-like appearance without limbs.
Synonyms
- Legless lizards: The direct common name equivalent for the family Anniellidae.
- Glass lizards (Note: This typically refers to lizards in the family Anguidae, genus , which are also legless but are a different taxonomic group. It is a synonym in the broad, descriptive sense of "legless lizard" but not a precise taxonomic synonym for Anniellidae).
Related Phrases
- Family Anniellidae: The full, formal taxonomic designation.
- Fossorial lizards: A descriptive term often associated with Anniellidae, referring to their burrowing lifestyle.
Noun
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legless lizards
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