legless lizard
The term "legless lizard" describes a group of reptiles that resemble snakes but retain specific lizard traits.
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Definition
B2Zoology
(scientific)A type of lizard that has lost its limbs or reduced them to the point of being non-functional, often possessing features like eyelids and external ear openings.
Example
- Despite its appearance, the legless lizard is not a snake; it has eyelids and external ear openings.
- The legless lizard can still move efficiently despite the absence of limbs.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "legless lizard":
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