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Genus Anguis

Definition:

Genus Anguis is a scientific term referring to a genus of non-venomous legless lizards, commonly known as slowworms or glass lizards. The genus belongs to the family Anguidae, comprising several species of elongated reptiles resembling snakes.

Sense 1 - Popular Usage:

In popular usage, genus Anguis refers to slowworms, which are small, slender lizards with a shiny, smooth appearance. They are often mistaken for snakes due to their lack of limbs.

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Sample Sentence:

My little cousin was frightened when he saw a genus Anguis in the garden, thinking it was a snake.

Sense 2 - Local Usage:

In local usage, genus Anguis can refer to a specific species of glass lizard found in a particular geographic area.

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Sample Sentence:

During my visit to the local zoo, I had the opportunity to observe a genus Anguis, which is a rare species of glass lizard endemic to this region.