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Helodermatidae

Helodermatidae

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A group of venomous lizards that live in North and Central America like the Gila monster
  • noun
  • /ˌhɛloʊˈdɜrməˌtɪdi/
  • Specialized
: Helodermatidae
  • The Helodermatidae family includes the Gila monster and the Mexican beaded lizard.

Examples

  • Scientists study the venom properties of Helodermatidae for possible medical applications.

  • Only members of Helodermatidae are known to be venomous among lizards.

  • The Helodermatidae family includes some of the most unique lizards.

  • Did you know that the Helodermatidae are venomous?

  • Only members of Helodermatidae are known to be venomous among lizards.

  • The Helodermatidae family includes the Gila monster and the Mexican beaded lizard.

  • Scientists study the venom properties of Helodermatidae lizards for potential medical uses.

Surface Forms

Helodermatidae singular
Helodermatida singular

Morphology

Helodermatidae = Heloderma (opaque) = heloderma + idae

The formation is a specialized zoological family name created from the genus name; this naming convention is not predictable for general learners.

Etymology

Helodermatidae comes from Greek parts: helo- (thought to mean 'studded' or 'beaded') and -derma ('skin'). A helpful way to remember it is to picture the bead-like, bumpy skin of the Gila monster and the beaded lizard, which is why Helodermatidae names this family of venomous lizards.