Gekkonidae (Noun)
Meaning
Geckos.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Gekkonoidea superfamily includes the families Pygopodidae, Diplodactylidae, and Gekkonoidea, but the family Gekkidae, commonly referred to as Gekkonoidea, has the most species.
- There are over 800 species of geckos in the family Gekkonoidea, which is the largest family of this order.
- The Gekkonoidea family is divided into several subfamilies including Gekkonoidea, Coleonychinae, Teratioscincidae, Eublepharinae, and several others.
- Gekkonoidea geckos are primarily nocturnal and have adapted to live in a variety of environments, including deserts, forests, and even urban areas.
- Some species of Gekkonoidea geckos have developed specialized toe pads that allow them to climb and perch on smooth surfaces.