iguanid
/ɪˈɡwɑnɪd/
noun
- A lizard of the family Iguanidae, which includes iguanas, anoles, and related species.
- The green iguana is a well-known iguanid native to Central and South America.
- Many iguanids have a distinctive crest of spines along their backs.
- Scientists discovered a new iguanid species in the Caribbean islands.
adjective
- Relating to the lizard family Iguanidae.
- The iguanid family includes over 1,000 species of lizards.
- Iguanid lizards are known for their strong legs and long tails.
- This iguanid fossil helps researchers understand how the group evolved.