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Sceloporus

Sceloporus

9.9
A group of spiny lizards from North and Central America with rough scales
  • noun
  • /ˈsɛləpərəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The desert is home to the Sceloporus, recognized by its rough scales and rapid movements.

Examples

  • Look at that Sceloporus climbing the tree!

  • Many species within the Sceloporus genus display vivid blue patches on their bellies.

  • Many species within the Sceloporus genus display vivid blue patches on their bellies.

  • Researchers observed a Sceloporus basking on the rocks early in the morning.

  • The Sceloporus species is fascinating to study.

  • Researchers observed a Sceloporus basking on the rocks early in the morning.

  • The desert is home to the Sceloporus, recognized by its rough scales and rapid movements.

Synonyms

spiny lizard
vsSceloporus
  • US
6.3

A lizard with pointy scales that lives in deserts in North and Central America

is a specific genus in that group known for rough keeled scales

Compounds

Sceloporus graciosus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small ground lizard that lives in dry open places in western United States

Sceloporus occidentalis
  • Specialized
9.9

A common lizard in western North America that sits in the sun on rocks and logs

Sceloporus undulatus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small active lizard found in the eastern United States and southern Canada that sits in the sun

Surface Forms

Sceloporus singular
Sceloporuses plural

Etymology

Sceloporus comes from Greek parts skelos ('leg') and poros ('pore'). Many of these spiny lizards have small pores on their legs, so the name 'leg pore' helps you remember this rough, spiny lizard.