Family Scincidae (Noun)
Meaning
Skinks.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family Scincidae is a large and diverse group of lizards commonly known as skinks, with over 1500 species worldwide.
- Skinks belonging to the family Scincidae can be found in a wide range of habitats, from deserts to rainforests.
- The family Scincidae is one of the most widespread and successful groups of lizards, with species found on every continent except Antarctica.
- Many species within the family Scincidae are burrowing animals, using their powerful claws and strong bodies to dig complex networks of tunnels.
- Some members of the family Scincidae, such as the sand skink, have evolved specialized physical adaptations to help them move through sand and other loose substrates.