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venomous lizard

/ˈvenəməs ˈlɪzəd/

Tradução: Lagarto que produz veneno, geralmente inoculado por meio de mordida e usado para imobilizar presas ou para defesa. Exemplos conhecidos incluem o monstro-de-gila e o lagarto-de-contas mexicano.

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B2formalcommonscientific/ˈvenəməs ˈlɪzəd/

A lizard that produces venom, typically delivered through a bite, used for subduing prey or self-defense. Notable examples include the Gila monster and the Mexican beaded lizard.

  • 🇵🇹Lagarto que produz veneno, geralmente inoculado por meio de mordida e usado para imobilizar presas ou para defesa. Exemplos conhecidos incluem o monstro-de-gila e o lagarto-de-contas mexicano.
  1. Poisonous reptile B2 formal

    A type of lizard that produces venom, typically delivered through a bite, used for defense or subduing prey.

    • The Gila monster is one of the few known species of venomous lizard.
    • A venomous lizard can inject toxins through grooves in its teeth.
    • Researchers study the venom of venomous lizards for medical applications.

    🇵🇹lagarto venenoso