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Lizard Glossary |
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| This is our Lizard Glossary and contains a variety of
terms and definitions listed in alphabetical order that
are related to lizards. If you have any specific lizard
terms that you would like to see added please visit our
contact page. |
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| Agonistic |
| When a lizard acts in aggression or defense of itself.
This term usually only applies when a lizard acts like
this towards another lizard. |
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| Arboreal |
| When a lizard spends most of its time in the trees it
is considered to be aboreal. |
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| Debilitation |
| In general this term refers to anything that is getting
weaker with time. |
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| Dewlap |
| This is the portion of skin which is extendable and
lies behind a lizards neck. |
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| Diurnal |
| Diurnal lizards are awake and active during
the day while they sleep during the night. |
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| Femoral |
| This refers to the area which is near the femur or thigh
of the lizard. Pores which are at the bottom of the tail
are often referred to as in the Femoral area. |
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| Habitat |
| This refers to an area in which an animal or organism
makes its home and lives. |
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| Herps |
| Is short form for herpetofauna and refers to reptiles
and amphibians. |
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| Nocturnal |
| A nocturnal lizard is active during the night
and generally sleeps during the day. |
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| Thermoregulation |
| Refers to the ability of a lizard to regulate its own
body temperature. |
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| Terrestrial |
| Terrestrial lizards are lizards which live
mostly or all on land. |
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