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Heloderma

Heloderma

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A group of venomous lizards from the Americas, including the Gila monster
  • noun
  • /ˌhɛloʊˈdɜrmə/
  • Specialized
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  • The Heloderma genus comprises the only known venomous lizards native to the United States.

Examples

  • The Gila monster, a member of the Heloderma genus, is protected by law in several states.

  • Researchers studied Heloderma to better understand the evolution of venom in reptiles.

  • The Heloderma is known for its distinctive coloration.

  • Did you know that the Heloderma can be found in the deserts of Arizona?

  • Researchers studied Heloderma to better understand the evolution of venom in reptiles.

  • The Heloderma genus comprises the only known venomous lizards native to the United States.

  • The Gila monster, a member of the Heloderma genus, is protected by law in several states.

Compounds

Heloderma horridum
  • Specialized
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A lizard with poison in its bite and black and yellow beadlike scales from western Mexico

Heloderma suspectum
  • Specialized
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A large orange and black lizard with venom from the southwestern United States, called the Gila monster

Surface Forms

Heloderma singular
Helodermas plural

Etymology

The word Heloderma comes from Greek parts helo- meaning 'studded' and -derma meaning 'skin'. So, it means 'studded skin' and fits the Gila monster and the beaded lizard because of their bead-like, rough scales.