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cordylus

/ˈkɔːr.dɪ.ləs/

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noun

/ˈkɔːr.dɪ.ləs/C2formalscientific
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее типовой род семейства Cordylidae, включающий колючих ящериц, отдаленно напоминающих маленьких крокодилов.

A proper noun referring to the type genus of the family Cordylidae, comprising spiny lizards that somewhat resemble tiny crocodiles.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Genus of spiny lizardsC2formalscientific

    A genus of reptiles in the family Cordylidae, commonly known as spiny lizards or girdled lizards, which have a distinctive armored appearance and are native to southern and eastern Africa.

    ruРод ящериц-поясов

    • The Cordylus genus includes species that resemble miniature crocodiles.
    • Researchers studied the defensive behavior of Cordylus lizards in the wild.
    • Cordylus lizards are known for their spiny scales and flattened bodies.
Forms
  • cordylus plural form
  • cordylus' possessive plural form
  • cordylus's possessive singular form