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plated lizard Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
Any of various heavily armored, terrestrial lizards belonging to the family Gerrhosauridae, native to Africa and Madagascar, characterized by prominent overlapping scales and a distinctive deep lateral fold along the sides of the body.
Usage Example
"During the expedition to the savannas of eastern Africa, the researchers observed a large gerrhosaurid basking on a sun-drenched rock before it darted quickly into a crevice."
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gerrhosaurid
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Plated lizard. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/plated-lizard