genus Heloderma
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Definition
- 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
- type genus of the Helodermatidae; American venomous lizards