Iguanid Lizard (Noun)
Meaning
Lizards of the New World and Madagascar and some Pacific islands; typically having a long tail and bright throat patch in males.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Some species of the iguanid lizard are popular pets due to their docile nature and attractive coloration.
- The iguanid lizard is a diverse group of lizards, with a wide range of habitats and adaptations.
- In the deserts of the New World, the iguanid lizard can be found basking in the sun or scurrying across the sand.
- Male iguanid lizards use their bright throat patches to attract mates and deter rivals during the breeding season.
- Research has shown that the iguanid lizard has a rich history, with fossils dating back to the Cretaceous period.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Fringe-toed Lizard
- American Chameleon
- Iguana Iguana
- Side-blotched Lizard
- Callisaurus Draconoides
- Earless Lizard
- Horny Frog
- Zebra-tailed Lizard
- Collared Lizard
- Chuckwalla
- Horned Lizard
- Desert Iguana
- Common Iguana
- Tree Lizard
- Anolis Carolinensis
- Leopard Lizard
- Uta Stansburiana
- Basilisk
- Marine Iguana
- Spiny Lizard