Gridiron-tailed Lizard (Noun)
Meaning
Swift lizard with long black-banded tail and long legs; of deserts of United States and Mexico.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The gridiron-tailed lizard darted across the desert sand with incredible speed, its long legs carrying it swiftly out of sight.
- Researchers studying the gridiron-tailed lizard in the desert southwest were struck by its remarkable ability to run and climb rocks with equal agility.
- The long black-banded tail of the gridiron-tailed lizard helps to distinguish it from other species of desert-dwelling lizards found in the United States and Mexico.
- During its desert habitat survey, the team spotted a gridiron-tailed lizard perched on top of a rock outcropping, basking in the warm sunlight.
- Despite the harsh conditions of the desert environment, the gridiron-tailed lizard has adapted to survive and even thrive, making it an fascinating subject of study for herpetologists.