Chlamydosaurus

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Definition

Noun 1. A genus of lizards containing a single species, the frilled lizard: Chlamydosaurus is the scientific genus name for the Australian frilled lizard, known for the large, extendable frill of skin around its neck.

Usage Examples
  • The chlamydosaurus is a unique reptile native to northern Australia and southern New Guinea.
  • When threatened, the chlamydosaurus erects its dramatic neck frill to appear larger.
  • Researchers studied the behavior of the chlamydosaurus in its natural habitat.
Advanced Usage
  • In scientific and zoological contexts, Chlamydosaurus (capitalized) is used to refer specifically to the genus. The common name is "frilled lizard" or "frill-necked lizard."
    • The genus Chlamydosaurus belongs to the family Agamidae.
Variants and Related Words
  • Frilled lizard (n): The common name for the species .
  • Frill-necked lizard (n): Another common name for the same species.
Synonyms
  • Frilled lizard
  • Frill-necked lizard

Note: As a proper scientific genus name, there are no direct synonyms, only common name equivalents.

Noun
  1. frilled lizards

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