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Rhiptoglossa

Rhiptoglossa

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A group of chameleons, lizards that change colour, from Africa and Asia
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Rhiptoglossa
  • The Rhiptoglossa include various species of Old World chameleons.

Examples

  • In some classifications, Rhiptoglossa is considered a distinct superfamily of lizards.

  • Herpetologists study the evolutionary relationships within Rhiptoglossa to better understand chameleon diversity.

  • The chameleons of the genus Rhiptoglossa are known for their zygodactylous feet and independently mobile eyes.

  • Did you know that the Rhiptoglossa are unique reptiles?

  • Herpetologists study the evolutionary relationships within Rhiptoglossa to better understand chameleon diversity.

  • In some classifications, Rhiptoglossa is considered a distinct superfamily of lizards.

  • The chameleons of the genus Rhiptoglossa are known for their zygodactylous feet and independently mobile eyes.

Synonyms

Chamaeleonidae
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A family of lizards that can change color and move each eye separately

is a taxonomic group name rather than a trait focused description
family Rhiptoglossa
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  • Specialized
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A group of chameleons that live in Africa and parts of Asia and can change colour

is the same group but presented as a general group name instead
family Chamaeleontidae
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  • Specialized
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A group of lizards that includes chameleons from Africa and Madagascar

is an alternative group name used in some classifications
Chamaeleontidae
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  • Specialized
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A family of lizards that includes chameleons found in Africa, Europe, and Asia

is treated similarly but given as a more general group label

Compounds

family Rhiptoglossa
  • Specialized
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A group of chameleons that live in Africa and parts of Asia and can change colour

Surface Forms

Rhiptoglossa singular
Rhiptoglossas plural

Etymology

Rhiptoglossa combines Greek parts rhipto- 'to throw' and glossa 'tongue', so it gives the picture of a 'throwing' tongue. That's why the name fits this group of Old World chameleons, which use a tongue that 'shoots' out to catch prey.