Genus Uta (Noun)
Meaning
A reptile genus of Iguanidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Uta is a group of small to medium-sized lizards commonly known as side-blotched lizards or Uta lizards.
- Uta stansburiana is a species within the genus Uta that is widely distributed across the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
- Researchers have been studying the genus Uta to better understand the evolution of reproductive strategies in lizards.
- The genus Uta is characterized by its distinctive color patterns and blotches on the sides of its body.
- Phylogenetic analysis has revealed that the genus Uta is closely related to other genera within the Iguanidae family.