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horned lizard

/hɔːrnd ˈlɪzərd/

翻译: 角蜥是角蜥属(Phrynosoma)的一种爬行动物,产于北美洲,身体扁平,鳞片多刺,头部有两个突出的角。虽然常被称为角蟾或角蛙,但它实际上是蜥蜴,不是两栖动物。

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/hɔːrnd ˈlɪzərd/B2formalscientific
  • zh角蜥是角蜥属(Phrynosoma)的一种爬行动物,产于北美洲,身体扁平,鳞片多刺,头部有两个突出的角。虽然常被称为角蟾或角蛙,但它实际上是蜥蜴,不是两栖动物。

A reptile of the genus Phrynosoma, native to North America, characterized by a flattened body, spiny scales, and two prominent horns on its head. It is also commonly known as a horny toad or horned frog, though it is a lizard, not an amphibian.

  1. Reptile speciesB2formalamerican

    A small, spiny lizard of the genus Phrynosoma, native to North America, known for its flattened body and the horn-like projections on its head.

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    • The horned lizard can squirt blood from its eyes as a defense mechanism.
    • We spotted a horned lizard basking on a rock in the desert.
    • Horned lizards primarily feed on ants.