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.