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Eumeces

Eumeces

9.9
A small smooth lizard that lives in North and Central America
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Several species within the genus Eumeces are widespread across North and Central America.

Examples

  • The smooth, shiny appearance of Eumeces makes them easily identifiable among skinks.

  • Researchers discovered a new Eumeces specimen in the arid regions of Mexico.

  • The Eumeces lizard is often found in wooded areas.

  • Did you see the Eumeces basking in the sun?

  • Researchers discovered a new Eumeces specimen in the arid regions of Mexico.

  • Several species within the genus Eumeces are widespread across North and Central America.

  • The smooth, shiny appearance of Eumeces makes them easily identifiable among skinks.

Compounds

Eumeces callicephalus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small lizard that lives on rocky mountain slopes in the southwestern United States and Mexico

Surface Forms

Eumeces singular
Eumeces plural

Etymology

Eumeces comes from Greek parts eu- 'good' and mekos 'length', so the name basically means 'well-length' or 'long'. That's why it fits these skinks, which have smooth, shiny, long bodies.