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Xantusiidae

Xantusiidae

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A family of small shy lizards from the southwestern United States, Mexico, and Central America
  • noun
  • /zænˈtuːsiˌiːdeɪ/
  • Specialized
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  • Unlike many other lizards, members of the Xantusiidae family give birth to live young.

Examples

  • The Xantusiidae are known for their secretive habits and preference for hiding under rocks or logs.

  • Researchers found several new species within the Xantusiidae family during the expedition.

  • The Xantusiidae family includes several unique species.

  • Have you ever seen a Xantusiidae in the wild?

  • Researchers found several new species within the Xantusiidae family during the expedition.

  • The Xantusiidae are known for their secretive habits and preference for hiding under rocks.

  • Unlike many other lizards, members of the Xantusiidae family give birth to live young.

Synonyms

family Xantusiidae
vsXantusiidae
  • Specialized
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A small group of shy night lizards that live in the Americas

specifies a narrower native range in southwestern US, Mexico and Central America

Compounds

family Xantusiidae
  • Specialized
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A small group of shy night lizards that live in the Americas

Surface Forms

Xantusiidae singular
Xantusiidaes plural

Etymology

The word Xantusiidae comes from the name of a Hungarian scientist, Xantus, plus the animal-family ending -idae, which means 'family'. So Xantusiidae is literally 'Xantus's family', and that is why it names a family of night lizards.