Anguid Lizard (Noun)
Meaning
Any of a small family of lizards widely distributed in warm areas; all are harmless and useful as destroyers of e.g. slugs and insects.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The anguid lizard's long, slender body allowed it to navigate through dense vegetation in search of its insect prey.
- As a harmless creature, the anguid lizard proved to be a valuable addition to the garden ecosystem.
- During the dry season, the anguid lizard's diet consisted mainly of small invertebrates and slugs.
- Anguid lizards have a unique characteristic of regrowing their tails as a defense mechanism against predators.
- Researchers studying the anguid lizard discovered that it played a vital role in controlling pest populations in agricultural areas.