gerrhonotus

Thân thiện

A gerrhonotus rests on a sun-warmed rock.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A genus of lizards: "Gerrhonotus" is the scientific name for a genus of reptiles within the family Anguidae, commonly known as alligator lizards. These lizards are characterized by their elongated bodies, heavy scales, and fold of skin along each side.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The biologist studied the scalation patterns of Gerrhonotus.
  • A Gerrhonotus was observed basking on a rock in the chaparral.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic context: The genus name is always capitalized and italicized in scientific writing.
  • The specimen was keyed out as belonging to the genus Gerrhonotus.

Variants and Related Words

• Alligator lizard (n): The common name for lizards in the genera and .
  • The alligator lizard is named for its armored, crocodilian-like appearance.

Synonyms

• Alligator lizard: The common name for these reptiles.

Học thuật

Noun

1. alligator lizards

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Gerrhonotus
• genus Gerrhonotus