lacertilia

/ˌlæsərˈtɪliə/
noun
  1. A scientific group (suborder) of reptiles that includes lizards.
    • Most reptiles in the suborder Lacertilia have four legs and a long tail.
    • Lacertilia includes all lizards, from geckos to iguanas to chameleons.
    • The biologist studied the evolution of Lacertilia across different continents.
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