. Elements of zoölogy. Zoology. Fig. 257.—Horned lizard {Phrynosoma cornutum). Dorsal view and side view of head. Fig. 258.—Gecko. The Scinks {Scinktdce) are spindle-shaped (Fig. 259) and covered with smooth scales. The five-lined and red- headed scinks are common in the Southern States. The Glass Snakes (Chalcidce) have no feet, the body being serpent-like (Fig. 260). The glass snake. Fig. 259.—Scink {Scincus officinalis), showing structure of the feet. have also been seen devouring their own cast-off skin and wriggling tail. The geckos of the East Indies utter a shrill cry. The leaf-tailed g
. Elements of zoölogy. Zoology. Fig. 257.—Horned lizard {Phrynosoma cornutum). Dorsal view and side view of head. Fig. 258.—Gecko. The Scinks {Scinktdce) are spindle-shaped (Fig. 259) and covered with smooth scales. The five-lined and red- headed scinks are common in the Southern States. The Glass Snakes (Chalcidce) have no feet, the body being serpent-like (Fig. 260). The glass snake. Fig. 259.—Scink {Scincus officinalis), showing structure of the feet. have also been seen devouring their own cast-off skin and wriggling tail. The geckos of the East Indies utter a shrill cry. The leaf-tailed gecko is one of the most curious. One species is said to be luminous. They are all insect-eaters. Two hundred species are Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Holder, Charles Frederick, 1851-1915; Holder, Joseph Bassett, 1824-1888, joint author. New York : D. Appleton and company
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