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| On this page you will find many terms
and definitions as they relate to lizards and reptiles. The
terminology that you will find here can be helpful when discussing
lizards with your veterinarian or at the pet store. |
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| Basking |
When a lizard lies in the sun or under a light source to soak
in the heat. |
| Chemosensory |
The use of the smell sense, which lizards are quite adept
at. |
| Courtship |
The act of male lizard trying to find a mate. |
| Habitat |
An area that the lizard calls its home and lives in. |
| Juvenile |
Refers to a lizard which has not yet reached the age of sexual
maturity. |
| Thermoregulation |
The ability of a lizard to control its body temperature. |
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