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nounmicroteiid (plural microteiids)
plural microteiids
- Any lizard of the family Gymnophthalmidae.
MICROTEIID This lizard has a slender, shiny body in two tones of brown and resembles a skink (pp.81–86). It has short, well-developed limbs and, owing to its long, slim body shape, it runs in a serpentine motion.
2002, Mark O'Shea and Tim Halliday, Handbook: Reptiles & Amphibians: The Most Accessible Recognition Guide, page 92Synonyms: gymnophthalmid
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nounAny lizard of the family Gymnophthalmidae.
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