Scincus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of Scincidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The scincus is a genus of skinks commonly found in the deserts and arid regions of North Africa and the Middle East.
- Scincus scincus, also known as the sandfish, is a species of skink that can bury itself in sand to escape predators.
- The scincus genus is part of the family Scincidae, which comprises over 1,500 species of skinks worldwide.
- Researchers have been studying the behavior of scincus in their natural habitats to better understand their adaptations to arid environments.
- In the scincus genus, several species have been discovered to have unique adaptations that enable them to survive in environments with limited water availability.