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.