Desert Iguana (Noun)
Meaning
Small long-tailed lizard of arid areas of southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The desert iguana is known for its spiky scales and its ability to live in extremely hot temperatures.
- During the mating season, male desert iguanas can be seen engaging in head-bobbing and push-up displays.
- In the Sonoran Desert, the desert iguana can often be found basking in the warm sunlight on rocks or branches.
- Desert iguanas are primarily herbivores and feed on flowers, fruits, and leaves of desert plants.
- Desert iguanas have adapted to life in the arid desert environment by being able to store water in their bodies and only excreting it when necessary.