Definitions:

1. Refers to a group of lizards that lack external ear openings, a characteristic that distinguishes them from other lizards. NOUN
   • Scientists study the earless lizard to understand how its lack of external ears benefits its survival in arid environments.
2. Two genera of small lizards, Cophosaurus and Holbrookia, native to the semi-arid and grassland habitats of the southwestern United States and Mexico. NOUN
   • Earless lizards have exceptional camouflage abilities, blending seemlessly with their sandy surroundings.

Synonyms:

• cophosaurus
• holbrookia