Teiidae (Noun)
Meaning
Whiptails; etc..
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Teiidae family comprises various species of whiptail lizards and tegus that are primarily found in the Americas.
- Teiidae is a large and diverse group of lizards which have several distinct features such as their elongated snouts and slender bodies.
- Within the Teiidae family, whiptail lizards belong to the genus Cnemidophorus, while tegus belong to the genera Tupinambis and Salvator.
- Many species within the Teiidae family exhibit a unique characteristic called parthenogenesis, in which unfertilized eggs can still develop and hatch into offspring.
- Researchers have been studying the diverse species within the Teiidae family to gain a better understanding of their behavior, habitats, and characteristics.