Chamaeleo oweni
Definition
Noun: - A specific species of chameleon, a type of lizard known for its ability to change color and its distinctive, independently mobile eyes. The name "Chamaeleo oweni" is the scientific (Latin) binomial nomenclature for this particular kind.
Usage
- This term is used exclusively in scientific, zoological, or highly specific contexts to refer to this exact species. It is not used in everyday conversation.
- Example: "The researcher's field guide noted that is endemic to a particular forest region."
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic classification, is the genus name, and is the specific epithet. Together, they form the species name, which is always italicized in formal writing.
- Example: "The study compared the prehensile tails of and ."
Variants and Related Words
- Chameleon (n): The common name for lizards belonging to the family Chamaeleonidae, which includes the genus .
- Species (n): A basic unit of biological classification, such as .
Synonyms
- Owen's chameleon: A potential common name derived from the scientific name.
- A species of chameleon: A descriptive synonym.
Notes on Meaning
- This term has only one precise meaning: it identifies a single biological species. It does not have idiomatic or figurative uses.
Noun
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a kind of chameleon
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