ophisaurus

• Genre de lézards sans pattes, communément appelés lézards de verre, caractérisés par un corps allongé et serpentiforme et par leur capacité à détacher leur queue en cas de menace.

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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   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.

   Ophisaurus (orvet glass)

   • 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.

   Synonymesglass lizardglass snake