Definition

1. Noun:
   • A genus of lizards: "genus Tupinambis" is the scientific name for a genus of large, carnivorous lizards commonly known as tegus. These reptiles are native to South America.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The genus Tupinambis includes several species of tegus.
  • Biologists are studying the evolutionary history of genus Tupinambis.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic classification: The name is used in formal biological contexts to categorize and discuss this specific group of reptiles.
  • The specimen was definitively placed within the genus Tupinambis.

Variants and Related Words

• Tupinambis (n): The abbreviated form of the genus name, often used interchangeably in scientific literature.
  • The behavior of Tupinambis is remarkably intelligent for a reptile.
• Tegu (n): The common name for lizards belonging to this genus.
  • The Argentine black and white tegu is a popular pet species of Tupinambis.

Synonyms

• Tegu lizards: A common name synonym referring to the same group of animals.

Notes

• This term is highly specialized and is primarily used in scientific, zoological, or herpetological contexts. It is not typically used in everyday conversation.

Noun

1. tejus