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What types of pet lizards have the word dragon in their species name?
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Is bearded dragon endangered?
The Bearded Dragon is actually just a common name given to a grouping (or genus) of lizards. There are about seven species--none of them are endangered.
What are the different types of reptiles in the chordata phylum?
There are many different types of reptiles. They are classified into four distinct groups:Crocodilia - crocodiles, gharials, caimans and alligators, of which there are 23 speciesSphenodontia - this small group is composed of just the 2 species of tuataras from New Zealand, the closest living relatives to the dinosaursSquamata - this group includes lizards, snakes and amphisbaenids, or "worm-lizards": in total, about 7,900 species. Lizards alone comprise almost 3,800 species, including the gecko, frill-neck, iguana, goanna, skink, komodo dragon and chameleon, to name just a fewTestudines - turtles and tortoises, of which there are about 300 species
Name the 4 groups in which reptiles are included?
Types of reptiles: Crocodilia - crocodiles, gharials, caimans, alligators (23 species) Sphenodontia - tuataras (2 species) Squamata - lizards, snakes, worm-lizards (amphisbaenids) (about 7,900 species) Testudines - turtles, tortoises (over 300 species)
What is the scientific name for the mythical animal the dragon?
The scientific name for the mythical animal known as the dragon is "Draco" or "Draco volans" which is a genus of gliding lizards found in Southeast Asia.
What are the scientific name of LIzard?
The scientific name for lizards is Squamata. This order includes various species of lizards, such as geckos, iguanas, and chameleons.
Is komodo dragon a species?
Yes it is a species with the scientific name Varanus komodoensis.
Is the Komodo dragon the only dragon in the world?
Well, it is technically not a Dragon, the name just says 'Dragon' in it because the Komodo Dragon is one of the larger reptiles on Earth. The Komodo dragon is the largest monitor lizard species, but is smaller than crocodiles and alligators, and many large snakes such as pythons and anacondas. Komodo "Dragons" are not really dragons at all. They're just hyperbolically-named lizards.
What is the genus and species name of the komodo dragon?
Varanus komodoensis.
What are the names of some reptiles?
There is too many to name all the reptiles. There are four classification for reptiles. Crocodilia - crocodiles, gharials, caimans, alligators (23 species). Sphenodontia - tuataras (2 species). Squamata - lizards, snakes and amphisbaenids (worm lizards) about 7,900 species. Testudines - turtles, tortoises about 300 species.
How wide is komodo dragons?
A Komodo dragon is the largest of the lizards at almost 10 feet long and over 15 inches wide. This animal can weigh up to about 300 pounds.
What is a lizard life cycle?
Egg - Baby lizard - Full grown Lizard - lays eggs - Dies!
Who discovered lizard's?
Many people have discovered many types of lizards, Darwin being one. The name originates from the latin name lacertus.
