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family pygopodidae

 

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Noun family pygopodidae has 1 sense
  1. Pygopodidae, family Pygopodidae - Australian and Tasmanian lizards
    --1 is a kind of reptile family
    --1 is a member of Sauria, suborder Sauria, Lacertilia, suborder Lacertilia
    --1 has members: Pygopus, genus Pygopus

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Family Pygopodidae

Description:

The family Pygopodidae is a group of lizards commonly known as legless lizards or snake lizards. They are characterized by their elongated body, absence of limbs, and snake-like appearance. These lizards are primarily found in Australia and the islands of the Western Pacific.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: Taxonomic Classification

In taxonomic classification, Pygopodidae is a family of lizards belonging to the suborder Gekkota. It consists of multiple genera and species, including the famous Burton's legless lizard.

Example Sentence: The family Pygopodidae belongs to the suborder Gekkota and includes a diverse range of legless lizards.

Sense 2: Legless Lizards

The term "family Pygopodidae" is often used to refer to legless lizards, a reptile species resembling snakes but actually belonging to the lizard family. These lizards have evolved to have no limbs, and their body structure allows them to move in a snake-like manner.

Example Sentence: The family Pygopodidae includes legless lizards with unique adaptations that resemble snakes.

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