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Chamaeleo

Chamaeleo

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A group of chameleons mostly found in Africa and parts of Europe and Asia
  • noun
  • /kəˈmiːli.oʊ/
  • Specialized
: Chamaeleo
  • The Chamaeleo is known for its ability to change color.

Examples

  • The genus Chamaeleo includes several well-known species of chameleons.

  • Researchers observed the color-changing abilities of Chamaeleo in their natural habitat.

  • Specimens of Chamaeleo have been collected for scientific study since the 18th century.

  • Did you see the Chamaeleo at the zoo?

  • Researchers observed the color-changing abilities of Chamaeleo in their natural habitat.

  • The genus Chamaeleo includes several well-known species of chameleons.

  • Specimens of Chamaeleo have been collected for scientific study since the 18th century.

Synonyms

genus Chamaeleo
vsChamaeleo
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A group of chameleon species that includes the common pet chameleons

emphasizes its species range across Africa, Europe, and Asia
genus Chamaeleon
vsChamaeleo
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A group of chameleon species that share common features

stresses its species variety and geographic distribution instead

Compounds

genus Chamaeleo
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A group of chameleon species that includes the common pet chameleons

Chamaeleo chamaeleon
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A small lizard that changes color and lives in parts of southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East

Surface Forms

Chamaeleo singular
Chamaeleos plural

Etymology

Chamaeleo comes from Greek parts khamai 'on the ground' and leon 'lion', so it means 'ground-lion'. A helpful image is a little 'lion' on the ground — this makes the name easy to remember and explains why it is used for a group of chameleons.