Genus Dipsosaurus (Noun)
Meaning
Desert iguanas.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Dipsosaurus is a genus of medium to large sized iguanid lizards native to the deserts and coastal dunes of western North America and northwestern Mexico.
- Desert iguanas, specifically the genus Dipsosaurus, can withstand extreme heat with ease due to their scaly skin.
- One common genus found in desert regions is Dipsosaurus, which includes the desert spiny lizard and the granite spiny lizard.
- The genus Dipsosaurus is a unique example of an iguanid lizard that has adapted to life in arid regions.
- Dipsosaurus dorsalis, the desert iguana, is a large species belonging to the genus Dipsosaurus, which has exceptional abilities to withstand heat.