genus uma
Definition
Noun: * A genus of lizards: "genus Uma" is the scientific name for a specific group of lizards within the family Phrynosomatidae. The common name for lizards in this genus is fringe-toed lizard.
Usage
- "Genus Uma" is used in formal, scientific contexts such as biology, zoology, and herpetology to classify and discuss this particular taxonomic group.
- It is always written in italics () in scientific literature, with the genus name capitalized.
- The term is typically followed by a species name to identify a specific type of fringe-toed lizard (e.g., , the Colorado Desert fringe-toed lizard).
Examples
- In a scientific paper: "The sand-dwelling adaptations of are exceptional among North American lizards."
- In a field guide: "Lizards belonging to are characterized by scales on their toes that facilitate movement across loose sand."
- In a museum description: "This specimen is a member of , commonly known as the fringe-toed lizard."
Advanced Usage
- Taxonomic Hierarchy: In biological classification, is the genus rank, situated above species and below family. For example: Family: Phrynosomatidae → Genus: → Species: (Mojave fringe-toed lizard).
- Type Species: The type species for the genus is .
Variants and Related Words
- Uma (n): The abbreviated, standard form of the genus name.
- Fringe-toed lizard (n): The common English name for any lizard within .
- Phrynosomatidae (n): The biological family to which this genus belongs.
Synonyms
- Fringe-toed lizard genus: A descriptive synonym in plain English.
Noun
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fringe-toed lizard
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