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sceloporus occidentalis

 

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Noun sceloporus occidentalis has 1 sense
  1. western fence lizard, swift, blue-belly, Sceloporus occidentalis - common western lizard; seen on logs or rocks
    --1 is a kind of fence lizard

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Sceloporus occidentalis

Description:

Sceloporus occidentalis is a species of lizard commonly known as the Western Fence Lizard. It belongs to the family Phrynosomatidae, which includes numerous reptilian species found in North and Central America. The Western Fence Lizard is characterized by its slender body, scaly skin, and distinctive coloration.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Sense 1:

Local usage: In the western regions of the United States, the term "sceloporus occidentalis" is often used to refer to the Western Fence Lizard.

Example sentence: The sceloporus occidentalis is a common sight in the California coastal areas.

Sense 2:

Popular usage: In scientific context, "sceloporus occidentalis" is the binomial name of the Western Fence Lizard species.

Example sentence: Sceloporus occidentalis is renowned for its ability to regulate its body temperature by sunbathing on rocks.

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