Genus Anguis (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Anguidae: blindworms.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Anguis is a type of legless lizard commonly found in Europe and Asia.
- The genus Anguis is characterized by its elongated body and lack of limbs.
- Species within the genus Anguis are often referred to as blindworms due to their resemblance to earthworms.
- The genus Anguis is part of the family Anguidae, which comprises a group of legless lizards.
- The genus Anguis is thought to have evolved from a common ancestor with other legless lizards in the Anguidae family.