agama

Thân thiện

A small agama lizard basks on a sunlit rock.

Definition

Noun: 1. A type of small terrestrial lizard: Refers to any lizard belonging to the family Agamidae, commonly found in warm regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. These lizards are often characterized by robust bodies, long tails, and the ability to change color.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • We spotted a brightly colored agama basking on the rock.
  • The agama darted into a crevice when it sensed movement.
  • Several species of agama are popular in the pet trade.

Advanced Usage

• Scientific Classification: In biological contexts, "Agama" (capitalized) is also the name of a specific genus within the Agamidae family, which includes common species like the Agama agama (Rainbow Agama).
  • The study focused on the territorial behavior of Agama lizards.

Variants and Related Words

• Agamid (noun/adjective): A member of the family Agamidae; relating to this family.
  • Iguanas are not agamid lizards; they belong to a different family.

Synonyms

• Lizard: A general term for reptiles in the order Squamata, suborder Lacertilia.
• Dragon lizard: A common name for some agamid species, especially in Australia.

Notes on Meaning

• The term "agama" is specific and refers to a particular family of lizards. It is not a general synonym for all lizards. The reference to "Old World" distinguishes them from New World lizards like iguanas, which belong to a different family (Iguanidae).

Học thuật

Noun

1. small terrestrial lizard of warm regions of the Old World