Komodo dragon

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A very large monitor lizard: The Komodo dragon is the world's largest living species of lizard.
    • A specific reptile species: It is scientifically known as Varanus komodoensis and is native to a few Indonesian islands.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The Komodo dragon is an impressive and powerful predator.
    • We saw a Komodo dragon resting in the sun during our trip to Komodo Island.
    • The zoo has a special exhibit featuring a Komodo dragon.
Advanced Usage
  • "Komodo dragon" as an apex predator: This phrase emphasizes its role at the top of the food chain in its ecosystem.
    • As an apex predator, the Komodo dragon has no natural enemies on its home islands.
Variants and Related Words

  • Monitor lizard (n): The general family of lizards to which the Komodo dragon belongs. All Komodo dragons are monitor lizards, but not all monitor lizards are Komodo dragons.

    • The Nile monitor is another large species of monitor lizard.

  • Varanus komodoensis (n): The formal scientific (Latin) name for the Komodo dragon.

    • The study focused on the hunting behavior of Varanus komodoensis.
Synonyms
  • Komodo monitor: A less common alternative name.
  • Giant monitor: A descriptive term highlighting its size.
Related Phrases
  • "Dragon of Komodo": A poetic or descriptive alternative phrasing, though "Komodo dragon" is the standard term.
    • Legends speak of the fierce dragon of Komodo.
Noun
  1. the largest lizard in the world (10 feet); found on Indonesian islands

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