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单词 lacertid
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Definition of lacertid in English:

lacertid

noun ləˈsəːtɪdləˈsərdəd
Zoology
  • A typical lizard of a large family (Lacertidae ) to which most European lizards belong.

    〔动〕蜥蜴动物(蜥蜴科)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Despite this ecological variation, lacertids do not display an equivalent amount of anatomical variation.
    • Lacertid scalation and body forms are similar to those of the teiids, although lacertids are usually smaller.
    • Second, our work with lacertids helped make us both keenly aware of the importance of phylogeny and phylogenetic control in comparative biology.
    • Differences in data collection make direct comparisons between lacertids, gymnophthalmids, and teiids difficult.
    • The slender body, well-developed limbs and long tail of most species are indicative of the superior sprinting abilities of lacertids.

Origin

Late 19th century: from modern Latin Lacertidae (plural), from Latin lacerta 'lizard'.

Definition of lacertid in US English:

lacertid

nounləˈsərdəd
Zoology
  • A lizard of a large family (Lacertidae) to which most European lizards belong.

    〔动〕蜥蜴动物(蜥蜴科)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The slender body, well-developed limbs and long tail of most species are indicative of the superior sprinting abilities of lacertids.
    • Differences in data collection make direct comparisons between lacertids, gymnophthalmids, and teiids difficult.
    • Despite this ecological variation, lacertids do not display an equivalent amount of anatomical variation.
    • Lacertid scalation and body forms are similar to those of the teiids, although lacertids are usually smaller.
    • Second, our work with lacertids helped make us both keenly aware of the importance of phylogeny and phylogenetic control in comparative biology.

Origin

Late 19th century: from modern Latin Lacertidae (plural), from Latin lacerta ‘lizard’.

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