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Acanthodactylus
''Acanthodactylus'' is a genus of lacertid lizards, commonly referred to as fringe-fingered lizards, fringe-toed lizards (though the latter common name is also used for the New World lizard genus '' Uma''), and spiny-toed lizards. Geographic range The approximately 40 species in the genus ''Acanthodactylus'' are native to a wide area in North Africa, southern Europe and Western Asia; across the Sahara Desert, to the Iberian Peninsula, and east through the Arabian Peninsula, to Afghanistan and western India. Salvador A (1982)"A revision of the lizards of the genus ''Acanthodactylus'' (Sauria: Lacertidae)".''Bonn. Zool. Monogr.'' (16): 1–167. Habitat Though lizards of the genus ''Acanthodactylus'' prefer dry and sparsely vegetated regions, they are not strictly tied to an arid terrain; so it is not uncommon to come across them in various environments. Description Members of the genus ''Acanthodactylus'' possess the following combination of traits: *Lacking occipital scales, * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Acanthodactylus Aureus
''Acanthodactylus aureus'', Common name, commonly called the golden fringe-fingered lizard, is a species of lizard in the Family (biology), family Lacertidae. The species is Endemism, endemic to northwestern Africa. Geographic range ''A. aureus'' is found in Mauritania, Morocco, Senegal, and Western Sahara. Reproduction ''A. aureus'' is Oviparity, oviparous. References Further reading *Albert Günther, Günther A (1903). "Reptiles from Rio de Oro, Western Sahara". ''Novitates Zoologicae'' 10: 298–299. (''Acanthodactylus scutellatus aureus'', new subspecies, pp. 298–299). *Salvador, Alfredo (1982). "A revision of the lizards of the genus ''Acanthodactylus'' (Sauria: Lacertidae)". ''Bonner Zoologische Monographien'' (16): 1–167. (''Acanthodactylus aureus'', new status, pp. 122–126, Map 24, Figures 77–79). (in English, with an abstract in German). {{Taxonbar, from=Q2822527 Acanthodactylus Lacertid lizards of Africa Reptiles described in 1903 Taxa named by Albert ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Acanthodactylus Arabicus
''Acanthodactylus arabicus'', commonly called the Arabian fringe-fingered lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Family (from ) is a Social group, group of people related either by consanguinity (by recognized birth) or Affinity (law), affinity (by marriage or other relationship). It forms the basis for social order. Ideally, families offer predictabili ... Lacertidae. The species is Endemism, endemic to southern Yemen. Habitat ''A. arabicus'' is a common species inhabiting deserts and dry shrublands with sandy substrates. Reproduction ''A. arabicus'' is Oviparity, oviparous. References Further reading *George Albert Boulenger, Boulenger GA (1918). "''Sur les lézards du genre ''Acanthodactylus'' Arend Friedrich August Wiegmann, Wiegm.''" ''Bulletin de la Société Zoologique de France'' 43: 143-155. (''Acanthodactylus cantoris'' Var. ''arabicus'', new variety, p. 154). (in French). *species:Alfredo Salvador, Salvador A (1982). "A revision of the lizards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Acanthodactylus Ahmaddisii
''Acanthodactylus ahmaddisii'', also known commonly as the Jordanian fringe-fingered lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. Geographic range ''A. ahmaddisii'' is endemic to Jordan. www.reptile-database.org. Etymology The specific name, ''ahmaddisii'', is in honor of Jordanian biologist Ahmad M. Disi. Habitat The natural habitats of ''A. ahmaddisii'' are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. Conservation status The Jordanian fringe-fingered lizard is threatened by habitat loss Habitat destruction (also termed habitat loss or habitat reduction) occurs when a natural habitat is no longer able to support its native species. The organisms once living there have either moved elsewhere, or are dead, leading to a decrease .... Taxonomy ''A. ahmaddisii'' was first described in 2004 by Israeli herpetologist Yehudah L. Werner. Werner YL (2004)"A new species of the ''Acanthodactylus pardalis'' group (Reptilia: Lacertidae) from Jordan". ''Zoology in the Middle E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Acanthodactylus Aegyptius
''Acanthodactylus aegyptius'' is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species is endemic to the Middle East. Etymology The specific name, ''aegyptius'', refers to Egypt, where the holotype was collected. Geographic range ''A. aegyptius'' is found in eastern Egypt, Israel, and northern Sinai. Reproduction ''A. aegyptius'' is oviparous Oviparous animals are animals that reproduce by depositing fertilized zygotes outside the body (i.e., by laying or spawning) in metabolically independent incubation organs known as eggs, which nurture the embryo into moving offsprings kno .... References Further reading *Baha El Din, Sherif M. (2007). "A new lizard of the ''Acanthodactylus scutellatus'' group (Squamata: Lacertidae) from Egypt". ''Zoology in the Middle East'' 40: 21–32. (''Acanthodactylus aegyptius'', new species). Acanthodactylus Reptiles described in 2007 Taxa named by Sherif M. Baha El Din {{lacertidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lacertidae
The Lacertidae are the family of the wall lizards, true lizards, or sometimes simply lacertas, which are native to Afro-Eurasia. It is a diverse family with at about 360 species in 39 genera. They represent the dominant group of reptiles found in Europe. Habitat The European and Mediterranean species of lacertids live mainly in forest and scrub habitats. ''Eremias'' and ''Ophisops'' species replace these in the grassland and desert habitats of Asia. African species usually live in rocky, arid areas. '' Holaspis'' species are among the few arboreal lacertids, and its two species, '' Holaspis guentheri'' and '' Holaspis laevis'', are gliders (although apparently poor ones), using their broad tail and flattened body as an aerofoil. Description Lacertids are small to medium-sized lizards. Most species are less than 9cm long, excluding the tail. The largest living species, '' Gallotia stehlini'', reaches 46cm, and some extinct forms were larger still. They are primarily insect ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uma (lizard)
Fringe-toed lizards are lizards of the genus ''Uma'' in the family Phrynosomatidae, native to deserts of North America. They are adapted for life in sandy deserts with fringe-like scales on their hind toes hence their common name. Descriptions Lizards of the genus ''Uma'' have a brown and tan coloration that helps them to blend in with the sand. The dorsal surface has a velvety texture with intricate markings. In addition, they also have prominent elongated scales which form a fringe on the sides of their hind toes. These fringes aid with traction and speed, and help the lizard avoid sinking into loose, sandy dunes. Fringe-toed lizards also possess upper jaws which overlap the lower ones, preventing the intrusion of sand particles, and nostrils that can be closed at will. Flaps also close against the ear openings when moving through sand, and the upper and lower eyelids have interlocking scales that prevent sand from getting into the eyes. Geographic range Fringe-toed lizard ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Occipital Scales
In reptiles, occipital scales are enlarged plates that lie directly behind the parietal scales.Mallow D, Ludwig D, Nilson G. 2003. True Vipers: Natural History and Toxinology of Old World Vipers. Malabar, Florida: Krieger Publishing Company. 359 pp. . An interoccipital is a scale located between the occipital scales.Wright AH, Wright AA. 1957. Handbook of Snakes. Comstock Publishing Associates (7th printing, 1985). 1105 pp. . Related scales * Parietal scales. See also * Snake scales Snakes, like other reptiles, have skin covered in scales.Boulenger, George A. 1890 The Fauna of British India. p. 1 Snakes are entirely covered with scales or scutes of various shapes and sizes, known as snakeskin as a whole. A scale protects .... References {{Reflist Snake scales ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Albert Boulenger
George Albert Boulenger (19 October 1858 – 23 November 1937) was a Belgian-British zoologist who described and gave scientific names to over 2,000 new animal species, chiefly fish, reptiles, and amphibians. Boulenger was also an active botanist during the last 30 years of his life, especially in the study of roses. Life Boulenger was born in Brussels, Belgium, the only son of Gustave Boulenger, a Belgian public notary, and Juliette Piérart, from Valenciennes. He graduated in 1876 from the Free University of Brussels (1834–1969), Free University of Brussels with a degree in natural sciences, and worked for a while at the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences, Brussels, as an assistant naturalist studying amphibians, reptiles, and fishes. He also made frequent visits during this time to the ''National Museum of Natural History (France), Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle'' in Paris and the Natural History Museum, London, British Museum in London. Boulenger develop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yehudah L
Judah or Yehuda is the name of a biblical patriarch, Judah (son of Jacob). It may also refer to: Historical ethnic, political and geographic terms * Tribe of Judah, one of the twelve Tribes of Israel; their allotment corresponds to Judah or Judaea * Judah (region), the name of part of the Land of Israel ** Kingdom of Judah, an Iron Age kingdom of the Southern Levant *** History of ancient Israel and Judah ** Yehud (Persian province), a name introduced in the Babylonian period ** Judaea (Roman province) * Or Yehuda, a city in the Tel Aviv District of Israel People * Judah (given name), or Yehudah, including a list of people with the name * Judah (surname) Other uses * Judah, Indiana, a small town in the United States * N Judah, a light rail line in San Francisco, U.S. * Yehuda Matzos, an Israeli matzo company See also * Juda (other) * Judas (other) * Jude (other) * Yehud (other) * Yahud (other) * Yehudi (disambigua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sherif M
Sherif, also spelled Sharif (and, in countries where Francophone Romanization is the norm, Cherif or Charif), is a proper name derived from the Arabic word (, 'noble', 'highborn', 'honorable'), originally a title designating a person descended from the family of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. More broadly, the title was historically applied to anyone of noble ancestry or political preeminence in Islamic countries. The name has no etymological connection with the English term ''sheriff'', which comes from the Old English word ''scīrgerefa'', meaning "shire-reeve", the local reeve (enforcement agent) of the king in the shire (county). Given name * Sherif Abdel-Fadil (born 1983), Egyptian footballer * Sherif Ahmeti (1920–1998), commentator and translator of the Quran into Albanian * Sherif Alaa (born 1992), Egyptian footballer * Sherif Arafa (born 1960), Egyptian director, writer and producer * Sherif Ashraf (born 1987), Egyptian footballer * Sherif Boubaghla (1820–1854), Al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oviparous
Oviparous animals are animals that reproduce by depositing fertilized zygotes outside the body (i.e., by laying or spawning) in metabolically independent incubation organs known as eggs, which nurture the embryo into moving offsprings known as hatchlings with little or no embryonic development within the mother. This is the reproductive method used by most animal species, as opposed to viviparous animals that develop the embryos internally and metabolically dependent on the maternal circulation, until the mother gives birth to live juveniles. Ovoviviparity is a special form of oviparity where the eggs are retained inside the mother (but still metabolically independent), and are carried internally until they hatch and eventually emerge outside as well-developed juveniles similar to viviparous animals. Modes of reproduction The traditional modes of reproduction include oviparity, taken to be the ancestral condition, traditionally where either unfertilised oocytes or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Territory (animal)
In ethology, territory is the sociographical area that an animal consistently defends against conspecificity, conspecific competition (biology), competition (or, occasionally, against animals of other species) using agonistic behaviors or (less commonly) real physical aggression. Animals that actively defend territories in this way are referred to as being territorial or displaying territorialism. Territoriality is only shown by a minority of species. More commonly, an individual or a group of animals occupies an area that it habitually uses but does not necessarily defend; this is called its home range. The home ranges of different groups of animals often overlap, and in these overlap areas the groups tend to avoid each other rather than seeking to confront and expel each other. Within the home range there may be a ''core area'' that no other individual group uses, but, again, this is as a result of avoidance. Function The ultimate function of animals inhabiting and defendin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
