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basiliscus

/bəˈsɪl.ɪs.kəs/

Traduction: Genre scientifique de reptiles de la famille des iguanes, communément appelés lézards basilic. Terme désignant également le lézard basilic lui-même.

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C2formalcommonscientific/bəˈsɪl.ɪs.kəs/

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

  • 🇫🇷Genre scientifique de reptiles de la famille des iguanes, communément appelés lézards basilic. Terme désignant également le lézard basilic lui-même.
  1. Reptile genus C2 formal scientific

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

    • 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.

    🇫🇷Basilic (genre de lézards)

  • basilisci plural form
  • basilisci's possessive plural form
  • basiliscus's possessive singular form