Cordylidae

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A small family of spiny ovoviviparous African lizards: "Cordylidae" is the scientific name for a taxonomic family of lizards, commonly known as girdled lizards or spinytail lizards. They are characterized by their spiny scales and the fact they are ovoviviparous, meaning the eggs hatch inside the mother's body.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The Cordylidae family includes several genera, such as Cordylus and Platysaurus.
    • Biologists study the unique reproductive biology of Cordylidae.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic classification: Used in scientific contexts to refer to this specific lizard family within the order Squamata.
    • The specimen was definitively placed within the family Cordylidae.
Variants and Related Words
  • Cordylid (adj/n): Pertaining to the Cordylidae family; a member of this family.
    • The cordylid lizard exhibited typical spiny armor.
Synonyms
  • Girdled lizards: A common name for this family.
  • Spinytail lizards: Another common name referencing their physical trait.
Related Terms
  • Ovoviviparous: An adjective describing the reproductive method where eggs develop and hatch within the female's body, with the young born live. This is a key characteristic of Cordylidae.
  • Squamata: The reptilian order that includes lizards and snakes, to which Cordylidae belongs.
Noun
  1. small family of spiny ovoviviparous African lizards

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