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Lacerta

Lacerta

9.9
A group of lizards found in Europe and Asia
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Many species of Lacerta are native to Europe and parts of Asia.

Examples

  • Some members of Lacerta are popular in herpetological studies.

  • The common wall lizard belongs to the genus Lacerta.

  • The Lacerta genus includes many fascinating species.

  • Did you know that Lacerta are found in various habitats across Eurasia?

  • The lacerta is known for its vibrant green color and can often be found basking on sunny rocks.

  • Many species of lacerta have adapted well to urban environments, often seen in gardens and parks.

  • Researchers study the behavior of the lacerta to understand how lizards interact with their habitats.

Compounds

Lacerta viridis
  • Specialized
8.7

A common green lizard in Europe about 30 centimetres long

Surface Forms

Lacerta singular
Lacertae plural

Etymology

Lacerta comes from the Latin word lacerta, which means 'lizard'. So scientists use Lacerta as the name for this group of true lizards that live in Europe and parts of Asia.