Anguis (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Anguidae: blindworms.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Anguis is a type of legless lizard commonly referred to as the slowworm or blindworm.
- The Anguis fragilis, also known as the slowworm, is a species of lizard native to Eurasia.
- Anguis is often mistaken for a snake due to its slender body and lack of limbs.
- The Anguis genus consists of several species of legless lizards that are often found in Europe and Asia.
- The slowworm, or Anguis fragilis, is a protected species in the United Kingdom due to its declining population.