family Anguidae
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Definition
Noun: - A family of lizards: Anguidae is a family of lizards characterized by elongated bodies, reduced or absent limbs in some species, and bony osteoderms (plates) beneath their scales. This family includes species such as alligator lizards, glass lizards, and slowworms.
Usage
- Scientific/biological context: The term is primarily used in zoological, herpetological, and scientific classifications to refer to this specific taxonomic family.
- The researcher specializes in the study of the family Anguidae.
- Several species within the family Anguidae exhibit limb reduction.
Advanced Usage
- In phylogenetic discussions: Used when discussing the evolutionary relationships and taxonomy of squamate reptiles.
- The fossil record provides insights into the early diversification of the family Anguidae.
Variants and Related Words
- Anguid (adjective/noun): Of or belonging to the family Anguidae; a member of this family.
- The anguid lizard was found under the log.
- Anguimorph: Referring to the larger infraorder Anguimorpha, which includes the family Anguidae among others like Varanidae (monitor lizards) and Helodermatidae (Gila monsters).
Different Meanings / Contexts
This term has a single, specific meaning within biological taxonomy. It does not have common everyday or figurative meanings.
Synonyms
- Anguid lizards: A descriptive synonym.
- The collection includes several specimens of anguid lizards.
Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs or Idioms)
Given its technical nature, this term is not used in phrasal verbs or idioms. Related terms are scientific: - Alligator lizard: A common name for lizards in the genera Elgaria and Abronia, which belong to the family Anguidae. - Glass lizard or Slowworm: Legless or nearly legless genera (Ophisaurus and Anguis respectively) within the family Anguidae.
Noun
- alligator lizards