scincid

Thân thiện

A scincid lizard basks on a warm, flat rock in a tropical forest.

Definition

Noun: * A scincid is a type of lizard belonging to the family Scincidae, characterized by an alert and agile nature, typically having reduced limbs, an elongated body covered with smooth, shiny scales, and a greater dependence on moisture than many other lizards. They are found in tropical regions worldwide.

Usage

The word "scincid" is a scientific term used primarily in zoology and herpetology to classify and describe a specific family of lizards. It is more formal than the common name "skink."

Examples

• The biologist identified the smooth, shiny reptile as a scincid.
• Many scincid species have such reduced limbs that they resemble snakes.
• This tropical forest is home to several types of scincid.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in technical writing, research papers, and field guides.
• It can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe characteristics of the family, e.g., "scincid morphology" or "scincid behavior."

Variants and Related Words

• Skink (n.): The common name for a scincid lizard. This is the word most often used in non-scientific contexts.
• Scincidae (n.): The scientific family name to which all scincids belong.

Synonyms

• Skink

Different Meanings

The word "scincid" has only one specific meaning, referring to lizards of the family Scincidae. It does not have other common definitions.

Học thuật

Noun

1. alert agile lizard with reduced limbs and an elongated body covered with shiny scales; more dependent on moisture than most lizards; found in tropical regions worldwide

Từ đồng nghĩa

• skink
• scincid lizard