Genus Holbrookia (Noun)
Meaning
Earless lizards.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Holbrookia is a group of earless lizards commonly found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
- Holbrookia maculata, also known as the lesser earless lizard, is a species within the genus Holbrookia that is characterized by its distinctive pattern of spots.
- Researchers have identified several species within the genus Holbrookia, each with unique characteristics and adaptations to their environments.
- The genus Holbrookia is often overlooked in favor of more charismatic species, but these earless lizards play a vital role in their ecosystems.
- Holbrookia species are generally small to medium-sized lizards that are well adapted to the arid environments in which they are found, with specialized physical features such as their lack of external ears.