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chlamydosaurus

/ˌklæm.ɪ.dəˈsɔː.rəs/

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noun

/ˌklæm.ɪ.dəˈsɔː.rəs/C2formalscientific
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее род ящериц, а именно плащеносную ящерицу, известную своим большим воротником вокруг шеи.

A proper noun referring to a genus of lizard, specifically the frilled lizard, known for the large frill around its neck.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Frilled LizardC1formal

    A type of lizard native to northern Australia and southern New Guinea, known for the large frill of skin around its neck that it displays when threatened.

    ruПлащеносная ящерица

    • The Chlamydosaurus, or frilled lizard, is famous for its dramatic neck display.
    • When startled, the Chlamydosaurus opens its mouth and spreads its frill to appear larger.
    • Chlamydosaurus primarily eats insects and small vertebrates.

    Synonymsfrilled lizard