Chlamydosaurus (Noun)
Meaning
Frilled lizards.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Chlamydosaurus kingii, commonly referred to as the frilled lizard, is a reptile native to Australia and New Guinea.
- The distinctive neck frill of the chlamydosaurus is a common sight in wildlife documentaries from this region.
- Chlamydosaurus are arboreal creatures, but they have been known to descend to the ground when threatened.
- In the wild, the chlamydosaurus plays a crucial role as a herbivorous consumer and maintains balance within the ecosystem.
- Research suggests the brightly colored neck frill of a threatened chlamydosaurus deters predators through startle or fear factor responses.