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Anguis

Description:

Anguis is a genus of elongated legless lizards found in Europe and Asia. These reptiles are commonly known as slowworms or European legless lizards. They belong to the family Anguidae and are characterized by their smooth, shiny skin and small, non-functional limbs.

Senses:

Noun - Zoology:

1. A small, harmless legless lizard of the genus Anguis.

2. Any member of the genus Anguis, typically found in Europe and Asia.

Sample Sentences:

1. The slowworm, a species of anguis, can often be found burrowing beneath rocks and logs.

2. Anguis fragilis is the scientific name for the European slowworm.

3. While similar in appearance, anguis lizards are not snakes as they have eyelids and external ear openings.

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