Gambelia (Noun)
Meaning
Leopard lizards.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Gambelia wislizenii, the leopard lizard, is a medium-sized reptile with a broad head and long tail.
- Leopard lizards belong to the genus Gambelia, which includes several species found in North America.
- In the Mojave Desert, Gambelia wislizenii can be found in sandy areas with rocky outcrops.
- Researchers studying Gambelia wislizenii have found that these lizards are carnivorous, feeding on small invertebrates.
- During courtship displays, male Gambelia wislizenii lizards perform a complex dance involving rapid color changes.