Rhiptoglossa (Noun)
Meaning
Old World chameleons; in some classifications they are considered a superfamily of Sauria.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Rhiptoglossa is a distinctive group within Old World chameleons that exhibit unique tongue-protruding abilities.
- Some taxonomists consider Rhiptoglossa a superfamily of Sauria, while others place it as a separate infraorder.
- The evolutionary relationships between Rhiptoglossa and other chameleon groups are still a subject of ongoing research.
- In certain classifications, the infraorder Rhiptoglossa encompasses over 50 species of Old World chameleons.
- Rhiptoglossa's broad tongue is perfectly suited for capturing fast and agile prey items in its natural environment.