family agamidae

Thân thiện

A lizard from the family Agamidae basks on a warm rock.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A taxonomic family of lizards: "Family Agamidae" is the scientific name for a family of lizards commonly known as agamids or dragon lizards. These are primarily Old World reptiles, found in Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Usage

• The term "Family Agamidae" is used in formal, scientific contexts such as zoology, herpetology, and biological classification. It refers to the entire taxonomic group.
• Example:

Examples

• Noun:
  • Researchers are studying the evolutionary history of the Family Agamidae.
  • Many species within the Family Agamidae, like the frilled lizard, have distinctive physical displays.

Advanced Usage

• In phylogenetic studies, the clade Agamidae is often discussed in relation to its sister family, Chamaeleonidae (chameleons).
  • The study focused on the morphological differences between Family Agamidae and Family Chamaeleonidae.

Variants and Related Words

• Agamid (n): A common name for any member of the Family Agamidae.
  • The agamid darted across the hot rocks.
• Agamidae: Often used without "Family" in technical writing.
  • The phylogeny of Agamidae is complex.

Synonyms

• Agamids: The informal, plural common name for members of this family.
• Dragon lizards: A descriptive common name for many species in this family, due to their often spiny or dramatic appearance.

Related Terms

• Sauria: A suborder of reptiles that includes all lizards; "Family Agamidae" is classified within this group.
• Old World: Refers to the continents of Africa, Asia, Europe, and Australia, which is the primary distribution range for this family.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an Old World reptile family of Sauria

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Agamidae
• family Agamidae