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Holbrookia

Holbrookia

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A group of small earless lizards from North and Central America
  • noun
  • /hɒlˈbroʊkiə/
  • Specialized
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  • Unlike many lizards, members of Holbrookia lack external ear openings.

Examples

  • The Holbrookia lizard is well adapted to arid desert environments.

  • Biologists discovered several new species within the genus Holbrookia.

  • The Holbrookia is known for its unique adaptations.

  • Many species of Holbrookia thrive in arid environments.

  • Biologists discovered several new species within the genus Holbrookia.

  • The Holbrookia lizard is well adapted to arid desert environments.

  • Unlike many lizards, members of Holbrookia lack external ear openings.

Surface Forms

Holbrookia singular
Holbrookias plural

Etymology

Holbrookia is a scientific name formed from the surname Holbrook and the ending -ia, which is often added to a name to mean 'group' or 'related to'. That's why Holbrookia is the name for a group of earless lizards named after the scientist Holbrook.