Zoological Classifications

adjective having or showing a lack of courage or strength; weak

• The spineless politician refused to take a stand on the controversial issue.
• I can't believe he's being so spineless about making a decision.
• Don't be so spineless, stand up for yourself!
• His spineless behavior showed his lack of courage in facing challenges.

noun an organism that generates heat to maintain its body temperature, typically by metabolic processes

• Endotherms are organisms that can regulate their body temperature internally.
• Endotherms are animals that can control their own body heat.
• Endotherms are the cool kids who can keep themselves warm.
• Being an endotherm in a cold environment is like having your own personal heater.

noun a genus of lizards in the family Scincidae, commonly known as sun skinks

• The ablepharus lizard is known for its unique ability to regrow its tail.
• I saw an ablepharus scurrying across the path while I was hiking.
• That ablepharus is one sneaky little dude!
• Her quick reflexes were like that of an ablepharus dodging predators.

noun a large snake native to South America, also known as a boa constrictor

• The aboma is a type of snake found in Africa.
• I heard that aboma snake is really big and dangerous.
• Watch out for that aboma, it's no joke.
• The aboma of problems seemed to coil around him, suffocating any hope for escape.

noun a taxonomic group of animals that lack gills and breathe through their skin or other organs

adjective relating to or characteristic of abranchiates

• The abranchiata class of animals includes organisms that lack gills and breathe through their skin or other means.
• I learned in biology class that abranchiata animals don't have gills and breathe in a different way.
• Dude, did you know abranchiata creatures don't even have gills to breathe?
• Being in a new environment felt like being an abranchiata creature trying to adapt to a different way of life.

noun a taxonomic tribe of fish in the family Acanthodini, typically known as armored catfish

• The acanthodini is a subfamily of beetles known for their distinctive spine-like projections on their bodies.
• I saw a cool-looking beetle that belongs to the acanthodini group.
• Check out these badass beetles with the acanthodini features!
• The acanthodini beetles are like nature's armored warriors, ready to defend themselves at any moment.

noun a type of lizard found in Africa

• The scientist studied the behavior of the acontias lizard in its natural habitat.
• I heard that acontias lizards are really good at blending into their surroundings.
• Check out that acontias over there, it's so cool!
• She moved through the crowd like an acontias, unnoticed by most.