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Sauromalus Obesus (Noun)

Meaning

A herbivorous lizard that lives among rocks in the arid parts of southwestern United States and Mexico.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The chuckwalla, also known as sauromalus obesus, is a large herbivorous lizard that lives among rocks in the arid parts of southwestern United States and Mexico.
  • Sauromalus obesus can be found in areas with rocky outcrops and scrubby desert vegetation.
  • In the wild, sauromalus obesus primarily feeds on leaves, flowers, and fruits of various desert plants.
  • The sauromalus obesus is often seen basking in the sun on top of rocks to regulate its body temperature.
  • Sauromalus obesus has a unique ability to inflate its body to deter predators by filling its lungs with air and pressing its body against the surrounding rocks.

Synonyms

  • Chuckwalla

Hypernyms

  • Iguanid
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