Definition

1. Noun (Proper):
   • A taxonomic genus of lizards: "Genus Dipsosaurus" is the scientific name for a specific genus within the reptile family Iguanidae. This genus is monotypic, primarily containing the species known as the desert iguana (Dipsosaurus dorsalis).

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The biologist is studying the thermoregulation behavior of Genus Dipsosaurus.
  • Genus Dipsosaurus is well-adapted to arid environments.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic classification: Used in scientific literature to specify this particular genus within the larger hierarchy of biological classification (Kingdom: Animalia, Phylum: Chordata, Class: Reptilia, Order: Squamata, Family: Iguanidae).
  • The phylogenetic analysis placed Genus Dipsosaurus as a sister group to the genus Iguana.

Variants and Related Words

• Dipsosaurus (n): The abbreviated form of the genus name, commonly used in scientific contexts.
  • The study focused on the ecology of Dipsosaurus in the Mojave Desert.
• Desert iguana (n): The common name for the primary species () within this genus.
  • The desert iguana is often seen basking on rocks.

Synonyms

• Desert iguana genus: A descriptive synonym referring to the same taxonomic group.

Noun

1. desert iguanas