ophisaurus

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A genus of legless lizards: "Ophisaurus" is the scientific genus name for a group of reptiles commonly known as glass lizards or glass snakes. These are legless lizards, not true snakes, characterized by their long, slender bodies and the ability to autotomize (break off) their tails.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The Ophisaurus is often mistaken for a snake due to its lack of limbs.
    • We observed an Ophisaurus, or glass lizard, in the grassy field.
Advanced Usage
  • In scientific/zoological context: The term is used precisely to refer to members of this specific genus within the family Anguidae.
    • The study focused on the evolutionary biology of the genus Ophisaurus.
Variants and Related Words
  • Glass lizard (n): The common name for lizards of the genus .
    • The glass lizard is a fascinating example of convergent evolution with snakes.
  • Glass snake (n): Another common name, though it is a misnomer as they are lizards.
    • Despite its name, the glass snake is a legless lizard.
  • Anguid (n): A member of the family Anguidae, to which belongs.
    • Anguid lizards exhibit a wide range of body forms, from fully limbed to legless.
Synonyms
  • Legless lizard: A descriptive common name highlighting the key morphological feature.
  • Glass lizard: The most frequent common name.
Related Phrases
  • "To autotomize its tail": A key defensive behavior associated with and other lizards.
    • When threatened, the Ophisaurus can autotomize its tail to escape a predator.
Noun
  1. glass lizards

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