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Genus Amphisbaenia

Definition: Genus Amphisbaenia refers to a group of reptiles commonly known as worm lizards or amphisbaenians. They belong to the order Squamata and are characterized by their long, slender bodies and the ability to move in a snake-like fashion.

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Sense 1:

Part of speech: Noun

Definition: Refers to the taxonomic rank in the classification of organisms, specifically the group of reptiles called amphisbaenians.

Example sentence: The genus Amphisbaenia includes many species of worm lizards with different habitat preferences.

Sense 2:

Part of speech: Noun

Definition: Refers to a specific genus within the amphisbaenians, characterized by certain anatomical or ecological features.

Example sentence: The species within the genus Amphisbaenia all exhibit unique adaptations to their underground lifestyle.

Sense 3:

Part of speech: Adjective

Definition: Describes something associated with or related to the genus Amphisbaenia.

Example sentence: The researcher discovered a new species of amphisbaenian, belonging to the genus Amphisbaenia.

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