noun a type of lizard found in Africa
Acontias lizards play a role in the ecosystem as burrowing predators, influencing soil composition and invertebrate populations.
Acontias is a genus of skinks, a type of lizard, found in Africa. They are burrowing reptiles with elongated bodies and reduced limbs.
The study of Acontias species provides insights into the evolution of limb reduction and burrowing adaptations in reptiles.
Acontias species are studied in zoology for their unique adaptations to burrowing habitats and their evolutionary relationships within the skink family.
In herpetology, acontias refers specifically to the skinks within the genus Acontias.
In the field of biology or zoology, acontias may be mentioned in research articles or publications discussing reptiles and their characteristics.
Acontias may be referenced in psychological studies related to animal behavior or evolutionary psychology.
Herpetologists may study acontias as part of their research on reptiles and lizards.