lacertidae

Thân thiện

A small lacertidae basks on a sun-warmed rock.

Definition

Noun 1. A family of lizards: Lacertidae is the scientific name for a family of reptiles commonly known as wall lizards, sand lizards, or true lizards. They are a diverse family of Old World lizards, characterized by their typically slender bodies, long tails, and well-developed limbs.

Usage

• Scientific Classification: The term is used primarily in scientific, zoological, or academic contexts to classify and discuss this specific family of lizards.
  • The researcher specialized in the study of Lacertidae.
  • This species belongs to the family Lacertidae.

Advanced Usage

• Taxonomic Context: In biological taxonomy, "Lacertidae" is always capitalized and often italicized when referring to the formal family name. It is used to distinguish these lizards from other families, such as Iguanidae (iguanas) or Gekkonidae (geckos).
  • The phylogenetic study confirmed its placement within Lacertidae.

Variants and Related Words

• Lacertid (noun/adjective): A member of the Lacertidae family; of or relating to this family.
  • The Mediterranean coast is home to many lacertid species.
• Lacertilian (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of lizards in general (a broader term that includes Lacertidae).

Synonyms

• Wall lizards (common name)
• True lizards (common name)
• Old World lizards (descriptive term)

Different Meanings

This word has a single, specific meaning as a scientific taxonomic name for a family of lizards. It does not have other general or figurative meanings.

Học thuật

Noun

1. Old World lizards

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Lacertidae
• family Lacertidae