ophisaurus

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A genus of legless lizards commonly known as glass lizards, characterized by their elongated, snake-like bodies and the ability to shed their tails when threatened.

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1. Glass lizards C2 formal scientific

   A genus of legless lizards in the family Anguidae, commonly known as glass lizards or glass snakes, characterized by their long, snake-like bodies and the ability to break off their tails when threatened.

   • The Ophisaurus is often mistaken for a snake due to its lack of legs.
   • When threatened, an Ophisaurus can shed its tail, which then wriggles to distract predators.
   • These legless lizards are found in various parts of North America, Europe, and Asia.

   🌐السحالي الزجاجية

   المرادفات: glass lizardglass snake

• ophisauri plural form
• ophisauruses plural form
• ophisauri' possessive plural form
• ophisauruses' possessive plural form
• ophisaurus's possessive singular form