Scincella (Noun)
Meaning
A reptile genus of Scincidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Scincella genus is a group of skinks, a type of lizard, that are native to Southeast Asia.
- Scincella lateralis is a small species of skink that is found in the mountainous regions of northern Vietnam.
- Scincella revesii is another species of Scincella that is found in the southern regions of China and northern Vietnam.
- Research has shown that Scincella species are diurnal and oviparous, meaning they are active during the day and lay eggs.
- Scincella vandenburghi is a rare species of Scincella that is found only in the high-altitude regions of Taiwan.