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anguis

/ˈæŋ.ɡwɪs/

Traduction: Terme scientifique désignant le genre type de la famille des Anguidae, comprenant des lézards apodes, généralement appelés orvets ou serpents de verre.

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/ˈæŋ.ɡwɪs/C2formalscientific
  • frTerme scientifique désignant le genre type de la famille des Anguidae, comprenant des lézards apodes, généralement appelés orvets ou serpents de verre.

A scientific term referring to the type genus of the family Anguidae, which includes limbless lizards commonly known as blindworms or slow worms.

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  1. Genus of lizardsC2formalscientific

    A taxonomic genus within the family Anguidae, commonly known as slowworms or blindworms, which are legless lizards.

    frGenre de lézards apodes

    • The Anguis genus includes species like the slowworm, which is often mistaken for a snake.
    • Researchers studied the habitat of Anguis fragilis in European forests.
    • Anguis species are known for their ability to shed their tails as a defense mechanism.

    Synonymesblindwormslowworm