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skinkAny of about 1,275 species (family Scincidae) of lizards found throughout the tropics and in temperate regions of North America. Skinks have a cylindrical body, a conical head, and a long, tapering tail. Some species are 26 in. (66 cm) long, but most are under 8 in. (20 cm). Some have small or no limbs and sunken eardrums. Most are ground-dwellers or burrowers; some are arboreal or semiaquatic. Skinks eat insects and other small invertebrates; large species are herbivorous. Some species lay eggs; others bear live young. skink [skiŋk] (vertebrate zoology) Any of numerous small- to medium-sized lizards comprising the family Scincidae with a cylindrical body; short, sometimes vestigial, legs; cores of bone in the body scales; and pleurodont dentition. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | We later headed to the The Old Inn for a bowl of Cullen Skink soup. Breakfast choices include Stornoway black pudding and Ayrshire bacon while cullen skink is a regular option. The Tuatara and the Skink ISBN 9781869438784 SCIS 1408374 Scholastic (Kiwi Corker: Great New Zealand Yarns), 2009 24pp NZ$17. |
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