agamid

Thân thiện

The agamid basks on a warm, flat rock.

Definition

Noun: 1. A lizard of the family Agamidae: An agamid is a type of lizard belonging to the family Agamidae. These lizards are characterized by their well-developed limbs, long tails, and often spiny or ornamented scales. They are primarily found in Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The agamid darted across the hot rock to catch an insect.
  • Bearded dragons and frilled lizards are popular examples of agamids.
  • Researchers studied the territorial behavior of the desert agamid.

Advanced Usage

• As a taxonomic term: The term is used in scientific and zoological contexts to classify and discuss a specific family of lizards.
  • The fossil record provides insights into the early evolution of agamid lizards.

Variants and Related Words

• Agamidae (n): The scientific family name to which agamid lizards belong.
  • The family Agamidae includes over 300 species.

Synonyms

• Agamid lizard: A more descriptive synonym.
• Dragon lizard: A common name for many agamid species, especially in Australia.

Different Meanings

This word has a single, specific zoological meaning referring to members of the lizard family Agamidae. It does not have common idiomatic or figurative uses.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a lizard of the family Agamidae

Từ đồng nghĩa

• agamid lizard