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basiliscus

/bəˈsɪl.ɪs.kəs/

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noun

/bəˈsɪl.ɪs.kəs/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучный род рептилий, принадлежащих к семейству игуановых, широко известных как ящерицы-василиски.

A scientific genus of reptiles belonging to the family Iguanidae, commonly known as basilisk lizards.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Reptile genusC2formalscientific

    A genus of large, crested lizards in the family Iguanidae, native to Central and South America, known for their ability to run on water.

    ruРод рептилий

    • The Basiliscus genus includes the common basilisk lizard.
    • Basiliscus species are often called 'Jesus Christ lizards' for their water-running ability.
    • Researchers study Basiliscus locomotion for insights into biomechanics.
Forms
  • basilisci plural form
  • basilisci's possessive plural form
  • basiliscus's possessive singular form