flying dragon
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Definition
Noun: 1. A small tropical Asian lizard capable of gliding: A "flying dragon" is a type of lizard, specifically of the genus Draco, found in Southeast Asia. It is known for its ability to glide between trees using wing-like membranes of skin (patagia) supported by elongated ribs.
Examples
- Noun:
- We were lucky to spot a flying dragon gliding from one tree to another in the rainforest.
- The flying dragon uses its brightly colored patagia for both gliding and display.
Advanced Usage
- Scientific context: In biology and herpetology, "flying dragon" is the common name for lizards in the genus . They are a classic example of adaptation for arboreal locomotion.
- The study focused on the aerodynamics of the flying dragon's gliding membranes.
Variants and Related Words
- Draco (n): The scientific genus name for the flying dragon lizard.
- The species Draco volans is one of the most common flying dragons.
- Gliding lizard (n): An alternative common name for the same animal.
- Gliding lizards are fascinating subjects for evolutionary biologists.
Synonyms
- Gliding lizard: A direct descriptive synonym.
- Draco lizard: A synonym combining the scientific and common names.
Related Phrases
- Patagium (n): The technical term for the wing-like membrane used for gliding.
- The flying dragon extends its patagia when it leaps.
Noun
- any of several small tropical Asian lizards capable of gliding by spreading winglike membranes on each side of the body