Definition

Noun: * A venomous lizard species: "Heloderma horridum" is the scientific name for a specific, large, venomous lizard native to Mexico and parts of Guatemala. It is one of only two known venomous lizard species in the world. Its common name is the Mexican beaded lizard.

Usage

• The term "Heloderma horridum" is used in formal, scientific, and zoological contexts to precisely identify this species.
• It is typically used as a singular noun.
• Example:

Examples

• Scientific Context:
  • The study focused on the venom composition of Heloderma horridum.
  • Conservation efforts are crucial for protecting the habitat of Heloderma horridum.
• Descriptive Context:
  • We observed a Heloderma horridum in the arid scrubland.

Advanced Usage

• The genus name means "studded skin," referring to the bead-like scales. The species name means "rough" or "bristly," also describing its texture.
• In taxonomic writing, the binomial name is always italicized.

Variants and Related Words

• Mexican beaded lizard (n): The common English name for .
• Heloderma (n): The genus that includes both the Mexican beaded lizard and the Gila monster ().
• Helodermatidae (n): The family of venomous lizards to which it belongs.

Synonyms

• Mexican beaded lizard: This is the direct common name synonym.

Different Meanings

• This term has only one specific meaning: it refers exclusively to this particular species of lizard. It is not used idiomatically or in other contexts.

Noun

1. lizard with black and yellowish beadlike scales; of western Mexico