Anguidae

Japanese: Anguidae
Anguidae

…A general term for snake-like lizards with degenerated limbs that belong to the Anguidae family. This group has thin groove-like wrinkles on both sides of their bodies, which are thought to play a role in expanding their bodies when swallowing large prey.

*Some of the terminology that mentions "Anguidae" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…アシナシトカゲ科Anguidaeに属する四肢が退化したヘビ型のトカゲ類の総称。胴の両側に細い溝状のしわをもつグループで,溝は大きな餌を飲むとき胴を広げる役割を果たすものと考えられる。…

※「Anguidae」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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