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