lacertilia

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Definition

Noun: 1. A suborder of reptiles: Lacertilia is the scientific name for the suborder containing all true lizards. This group is characterized by having elongated bodies, four legs (usually), movable eyelids, external ear openings, and long tails. It includes familiar lizards like geckos, chameleons, iguanas, and skinks, but excludes snakes and amphisbaenians (worm lizards).

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The order Squamata is divided into two main groups: Lacertilia (lizards) and Serpentes (snakes).
    • Herpetologists study the diverse species within Lacertilia.
    • A key feature distinguishing many in Lacertilia from snakes is the presence of legs.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic context: The term is used primarily in scientific, zoological, and academic writing to classify reptiles. In modern taxonomy, the name Sauria is sometimes used as a synonym or a related group.
    • The fossil record provides evidence for the early evolution of Lacertilia.
Variants and Related Words
  • Lacertilian (adjective): Of or relating to lizards.
    • The lacertilian anatomy was carefully examined.
  • Sauria (noun): A group name often used interchangeably with Lacertilia in some classification systems.
  • Lizard (noun): The common English word for members of this suborder.
Synonyms
  • Sauria (in specific taxonomic contexts)
  • Lizards (common term)
Related Phrases / Terms
  • Suborder Lacertilia: The full taxonomic designation.
    • The iguana belongs to the suborder Lacertilia.
Noun
  1. true lizards; including chameleons and geckos

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