Iguana

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  1. area
    the extent of a two-dimensional surface within a boundary
    Iguana is a genus of lizard native to tropical areas of Central and South America and the Caribbean.
  2. describe
    give a statement representing something
    The genus was first described by Austrian naturalist Josephus Nicolaus Laurenti in his book Specimen Medicum, Exhibens Synopsin Reptilium Emendatam cum Experimentis circa Venena in 1768.
  3. endemic
    native to or confined to a certain region
    The genus Iguana includes two species: the Green Iguana, which is widespread throughout its range and a popular pet, and the Lesser Antillean Iguana, which is endemic to the Lesser Antilles and endangered due to habitat destruction.
  4. habitat
    the type of environment in which an organism normally lives
    The genus Iguana includes two species: the Green Iguana, which is widespread throughout its range and a popular pet, and the Lesser Antillean Iguana, which is endemic to the Lesser Antilles and endangered due to habitat destruction.
  5. include
    have as a part; be made up out of
    The genus Iguana includes two species: the Green Iguana, which is widespread throughout its range and a popular pet, and the Lesser Antillean Iguana, which is endemic to the Lesser Antilles and endangered due to habitat destruction.
  6. lizard
    relatively long-bodied reptile with legs and a tapering tail
    Iguana is a genus of lizard native to tropical areas of Central and South America and the Caribbean.
  7. range
    a variety of different things or activities
    The genus Iguana includes two species: the Green Iguana, which is widespread throughout its range and a popular pet, and the Lesser Antillean Iguana, which is endemic to the Lesser Antilles and endangered due to habitat destruction.
  8. species
    taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
    The genus Iguana includes two species: the Green Iguana, which is widespread throughout its range and a popular pet, and the Lesser Antillean Iguana, which is endemic to the Lesser Antilles and endangered due to habitat destruction.
  9. tropical
    relating to part of the Earth's surface with hot climate
    Iguana is a genus of lizard native to tropical areas of Central and South America and the Caribbean.
  10. widespread
    widely circulated or diffused
    The genus Iguana includes two species: the Green Iguana, which is widespread throughout its range and a popular pet, and the Lesser Antillean Iguana, which is endemic to the Lesser Antilles and endangered due to habitat destruction.
Created on Thu Jan 13 08:23:21 EST 2011 (updated Thu Jan 13 08:25:06 EST 2011)

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