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How did the Gila monster get its name?

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The Gila Monster gets its name from two things. Gila comes from the Gila River, which runs through the range of the Gila monster. They are called "monster" because they are very large, somewhat strange looking lizards.

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Is Gila monster capitalized?

Yes. The "Gila" in "Gila monster" is capitalized, but not the "monster" part. The Gila monster takes its name from the Gila River Basin in the southwestern US where the Gila monster was once found.


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When was Gila monster created?

Gila monster was created in 1869.


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What order is the Gila monster in in taxonomy?

The Gila Monster is of the order Squamata.


Is a Gila monster an arthropod?

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Where is the Gila monster located at?

The Gila Monster is located in the United States.