Burton's legless lizard

English

Etymology

Named in honour of British army surgeon Edward Burton (1790–1867).

Noun

Burton's legless lizard (plural Burton's legless lizards)

  1. Lialis burtonis, a species of pygopodid gecko with no forelegs, only rudimentary hind legs; it is native to Australia and Papua New Guinea.

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