amphisbaenia
Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of reptiles: Amphisbaenia is the type genus of the family Amphisbaenidae, comprising certain species of legless, burrowing lizards commonly known as worm lizards.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The biologist studied the unique morphology of Amphisbaenia.
- Fossil records help trace the evolution of the genus Amphisbaenia.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: Used in scientific literature to refer specifically to this genus within the broader order Squamata.
- The phylogenetic study placed Amphisbaenia within the suborder Amphisbaenia.
Variants and Related Words
- Amphisbaenid (noun): Any lizard belonging to the family Amphisbaenidae.
- The amphisbaenid is adapted for a subterranean life.
- Amphisbaenian (adjective/noun): Pertaining to worm lizards; a member of this group.
- The amphisbaenian skull structure is highly specialized.
Synonyms
- Worm lizard (common name): A general term for reptiles in the family Amphisbaenidae.
- Type genus: A taxonomic term indicating the genus that defines a family.
Notes
- This is a specialized zoological and taxonomic term. It is primarily used in scientific contexts and is not common in everyday language. The word is identical in singular and plural form when referring to the genus name.
Noun
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type genus of the Amphisbaenidae
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