Iguanoid
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Iguanoid is an adjective meaning (zoology) Relating to the Iguanidae.
Meaning
(zoology) Relating to the Iguanidae.
More Meanings
- A lizard from the taxonomic family Iguanidae.
- (science fiction) A type of reptilian (reptilian alien)
Example Sentences
The remarkable feature of this Iguanoid is its semi-marine life.
Iguanoids stand three foot five to five five and use their long tail for balance.
While many of the teiids and varanids are active foragers, many of the iguanoids are clearly sit-and-wait predators.
Via interactions between the external environment and their nervous and hormonal systems, many iguanoids have the novel ability to change their body color.
Word Forms
- iguanoids
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include iguanian, iguanodont, iguanomorph, xiphioid, zygobranchiate, gobioid.
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