family Teiidae

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Definition

Noun: - A family of lizards: "family Teiidae" refers to a taxonomic family of reptiles within the order Squamata. This family is commonly known for including whiptail lizards, tegus, and related species. Members of this family are characterized by being active, diurnal lizards with well-developed limbs, long tails, and often forked tongues.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The family Teiidae is primarily distributed throughout the Americas.
    • Biologists study the reproductive strategies unique to the family Teiidae.
    • This specimen belongs to the family Teiidae, as indicated by its scale patterns and skull morphology.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic hierarchy: Used in scientific contexts to specify a particular clade of lizards.
    • The phylogenetic analysis confirmed its placement within the family Teiidae.
Variants and Related Words
  • Teiid (noun): A common name for any lizard belonging to the family Teiidae.
    • Teiids are often observed foraging in open habitats.
  • Teiidae: The simplified form of the taxonomic name, often used interchangeably with "family Teiidae" in technical writing.
Synonyms
  • Teiid lizards: A descriptive synonym referring to the members of this family.
  • Whiptail family: A common name based on a prominent genus (, formerly ) within the family.
Related Terms
  • Squamata: The order to which the family Teiidae belongs.
  • Lacertilia: The suborder (lizards) containing this family.
Noun
  1. whiptails; etc.

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