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Term: Genus Scincus

Description:

Genus Scincus refers to a genus of small lizard species belonging to the family Scincidae. These lizards are commonly known as sand skinks due to their distinctive sand-colored appearance and their ability to burrow in sandy habitats. With a slender elongated body and limb-like scales, Genus Scincus lizards are renowned for their excellent adaptation to desert environments.

Sample Sentences:

1. The Genus Scincus includes several species of sand skinks found in arid regions across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.

2. When threatened, a sand skink from the Genus Scincus can quickly disappear into the sand, leaving no trace behind.

3. The Genus Scincus lizards primarily feed on small insects and other invertebrates that inhabit their sandy habitats.

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