Fringe-toed Lizard (Noun)
Meaning
With long pointed scales around toes; of deserts of United States and Mexico.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The fringe-toed lizard is well adapted to its desert habitat with its long pointed scales around its toes acting as a protective barrier against the sand.
- Fringe-toed lizards are often found in the arid regions of the United States and Mexico where their specialized scales help them to move efficiently across the sand.
- In the deserts of the southwestern United States, the fringe-toed lizard is a common sight, its long pointed scales around its toes allowing it to climb up steep dunes.
- The fringe-toed lizard's unique scales around its toes also aid in its ability to sense vibrations in the sand, helping it to detect potential prey.
- Fringe-toed lizards have evolved to thrive in the harsh desert environments of the United States and Mexico, where their specialized toe scales play a crucial role in their survival.