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Scincus

Scincus

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A group of small lizards that live in desert sand in North Africa and southwest Asia
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Scincus
  • The genus Scincus includes the well-known sandfish lizard.

Examples

  • The desert-dwelling Scincus has adapted to a life of burrowing in sand.

  • Researchers observed a group of Scincus lizards basking in the sun on the warm desert sand.

  • Researchers observed a group of Scincus moving swiftly across the dunes.

  • The Scincus is known for its smooth, shiny scales.

  • Did you know that the Scincus can be found in deserts?

  • The genus Scincus includes many fascinating species that thrive in arid environments.

  • The Scincus lizards are known for their ability to move quickly and efficiently through loose sand.

Surface Forms

Scincus singular
Scinci plural

Etymology

The word Scincus comes from an old Greek word skinkos meaning 'lizard', and it shares the same root as the English word skink. So Scincus is simply the name for this group of small lizards that often live in sand.