What is another word for Suborder Lacertilia?

Pronunciation: [sˈʌbɔːdə lˌasətˈɪli͡ə] (IPA)

Suborder Lacertilia refers to a group of reptiles commonly known as lizards. Synonyms for this suborder include Sauria, and the more outdated term Lacertilia. Within this group, there are various families, such as Iguanidae, Gekkonidae, and Scincidae, each of which includes different genera and species of lizards. Lizards are known for their scaly skin, four legs, and ability to regenerate their tails. They range in size from tiny geckos to the large Komodo dragon. With their diverse colors and patterns, lizards are popular pets and also play important roles in ecosystems as predators and prey.

What are the hypernyms for Suborder lacertilia?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Related words: lizard order, lizard suborder

Lacertilia is the largest order of reptiles and their skins are covered with scales. There are approximately 8,000 species of lizards in the world. The suborder of Lacertilia includes iguanas

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