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Cnemidophorus

Cnemidophorus

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A group of lizards with long tails that live in the Americas and often move quickly
  • noun
  • /ˌnɛmɪˈdɒfərəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Cnemidophorus
  • The biologist studied several species of Cnemidophorus in their natural habitat.

Examples

  • The Cnemidophorus genus is characterized by distinctive color patterns and swift movement.

  • The Cnemidophorus lizard is often found in arid environments.

  • Many Cnemidophorus can reproduce through parthenogenesis, making them unique among lizards.

  • Did you see the Cnemidophorus basking in the sun?

  • The Cnemidophorus lizard is known for its ability to thrive in dry conditions.

  • Biologists often observe Cnemidophorus in the deserts of the Southwestern United States.

  • During the summer, Cnemidophorus actively hunts for insects to eat.

Compounds

Cnemidophorus exsanguis
  • Specialized
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A small lizard with long stripes and pale spots that lives in deserts in the American Southwest and Mexico

Cnemidophorus sexlineatus
  • Specialized
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A fast lizard with six lines on its back that lives in eastern and central United States

Surface Forms

Cnemidophorus singular
Cnemidophori plural

Etymology

Cnemidophorus comes from Greek words knemid meaning 'leg-guard' and phorus meaning 'bearing', as in phosphorus ('light-bearing'). So the name gives the image of a lizard 'wearing little leg armour', which helps you remember these active whiptail lizards with tough scaly legs and long tails.