agama
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A small land lizard from warm parts of Africa or Asia
- noun
- /əˈɡɑːmə/
- Specialized
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agama
- During our hike, we saw several agama lizards darting across the path.
- agama lizard
Examples
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I spotted a bright green agama basking on a rock in the sun.
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PHOTO (BLACK & WHITE): Male Agama lizard in courting colors.
Academic text (2009) -
The agama lizard changes its colors to attract a mate.
Synonyms
lizard
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A small animal with scaly skin, four legs, and a long tail
is a specific small Old World land type within that group
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A lizard with a strong head and rough scales that lives in warm places
is restricted to small land species mainly in Africa and Asia
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A lizard from Africa, Asia, or Australia with crest-like spines and bright colors
focuses on small terrestrial forms mainly in Africa and Asia
Compounds
genus Agama
- Specialized
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A group of lizards from Africa and parts of Asia, often brightly colored
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word agama comes from the scientific name Agama, a name taken from African words for these lizards when early naturalists first described them. So, agama simply names this group of small, sun-loving, ground-dwelling lizards and helps you remember the animal.