Heloderma (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Helodermatidae; American venomous lizards.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The heloderma is a type of venomous lizard native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
- Heloderma is the type genus of the family Helodermatidae, which includes the Gila monster and the beaded lizard.
- The heloderma is recognized by its distinctive pink and black coloration, and its ability to deliver a painful bite.
- There are two species of heloderma found in the United States, the Gila monster and the reticulated Gila monster.
- Heloderma species are primarily nocturnal and are often found in rocky outcroppings and desert scrub habitats.