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Scincella

Scincella

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A small lizard with smooth shiny scales that lives in forests in Asia and North America
  • noun
  • /sɪnˈsɛlə/
  • Specialized
: Scincella
  • The Scincella lizards are known for their smooth scales.

Examples

  • Researchers discovered a new species within the genus Scincella in southern China.

  • The forest floor was alive with small Scincella darting through the leaf litter.

  • Scincella skinks are known for their smooth, shiny scales and secretive habits.

  • Did you know that Scincella are often found under rocks?

  • Researchers discovered a new species within the genus Scincella in southern China.

  • Scincella skinks are known for their smooth, shiny scales and secretive habits.

  • The forest floor was alive with small Scincella darting through the leaf litter.

Surface Forms

Scincella singular
Scincellae plural

Etymology

Scincella comes from the Latin name scincus, which means 'skink', a small lizard. The ending -ella means 'small', so Scincella means 'little skink', which explains why it is the name for a group of small skinks.