Scincid Lizard (Noun)
Meaning
Alert agile lizard with reduced limbs and an elongated body covered with shiny scales; more dependent on moisture than most lizards; found in tropical regions worldwide.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The scincid lizard quickly darted across the forest floor, its shiny scales catching the sunlight that filtered through the dense foliage.
- Scincid lizards are often found in tropical regions with high humidity, where their dependence on moisture is easily met.
- In the wild, the scincid lizard's elongated body allows it to easily navigate through dense underbrush in search of food.
- Due to their reduced limbs, scincid lizards are generally more agile and faster on the ground than they are in trees.
- Researchers have been studying the unique characteristics of the scincid lizard, particularly its ability to thrive in environments with limited sunlight.