genus Heloderma

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A taxonomic genus within the family Helodermatidae: "genus Heloderma" is the type genus for the family Helodermatidae, comprising the only known extant venomous lizards native to the Americas.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The Gila monster is a species belonging to the genus Heloderma.
    • Herpetologists study the unique venom delivery system of genus Heloderma.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic classification: Used in scientific literature to refer to this specific genus and distinguish it from other lizard genera.
    • The phylogenetic study focused on the evolutionary history of genus Heloderma.
Variants and Related Words
  • Heloderma (n): The abbreviated, more common form of the full genus name.
    • Heloderma suspectum is the scientific name for the Gila monster.
  • Helodermatidae (n): The family name to which this genus belongs.
    • The family Helodermatidae contains only the genus Heloderma.
Synonyms
  • Beaded lizards (common name): A general common name for the species within this genus, referring to their distinctive bead-like scales.
Related Phrases
  • Heloderma horridum: The scientific name for the Mexican beaded lizard, a species within the genus.
  • Heloderma suspectum: The scientific name for the Gila monster, a species within the genus.
Noun
  1. type genus of the Helodermatidae; American venomous lizards

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