Spiny Lizard (Noun)
Meaning 1
Desert lizard that feeds on ants.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The spiny lizard's distinctive appearance and behavior make it a popular sight for desert visitors to observe.
- Desert hikers often mistake the spiny lizard for a species of skink due to their similar body shape and color patterns.
- A spiny lizard was seen scurrying up a rocky outcropping in pursuit of its favorite food, harvester ants.
- In the arid environment of the Sonoran Desert, the spiny lizard is uniquely adapted to survive on a diet consisting mainly of ants.
- Spiny lizards often cluster around ant mounds, using their sharp claws to excavate and capture unsuspecting ants.
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Meaning 2
Any of numerous lizards with overlapping ridged pointed scales; of North America and Central America.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.