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Pygopus (Noun)

Meaning

Type genus of the Pygopodidae; snake-shaped pleurodont lizard with no forelimbs and only rudimentary hind limbs.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The genus Pygopus is characterized by snake-like bodies and poorly developed hind limbs, with the absence of forelimbs being a key identifying feature.
  • Pygopus nigriceps is a type of legless lizard that belongs to the family Pygopodidae.
  • In Australia, the Pygopus species are commonly referred to as legless or snake lizards, and they primarily eat insects and slugs.
  • Scientists studying Pygopus specimens noticed extremely underdeveloped forelimb residuals and relatively smaller hind limb spikes.
  • The unusual appearance and legless build of Pygopus lead them to be mistaken as snakes by many uninformed individuals.

Synonyms

  • Genus Pygopus
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