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Definition: Anolis

Part of Speech Definition
Noun 1. New World chameleons.[Wordnet]
2. A genus of lizards which belong to the family Iguanidae. They take the place in the New World of the chameleons in the Old, and in America are often called chameleons.[Websters].

Sources: WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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"Anolis" is a common misspelling or typo for: Anoles, Amoles.

Date "Anolis" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1826. (references)

Note: Anolis \A*no"lis\, noun. [In the Antilles, anoli, anoalli, lizard.]. (references)

Common Expressions: Anolis

Expressions Definition
Anolis carolinensis Small arboreal tropical American insectivorous lizards with the ability to change skin color. Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
Genus Anolis New World chameleons. Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

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Extended Definition: Anolis

Anolis

Anolis
A Green Anole, Anolis carolinensis
A Green Anole, Anolis carolinensis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Polychrotidae
Genus: Anolis
Species

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Anolis is a genus of lizards belonging to the family Iguanidae. With nearly 400 species, Anolis represents the world's most species rich amniote genus. Several species of Anolis are occasionally incorrectly referred to the genus Norops.

The anole fauna of Caribbean islands is an iconic example of adaptive radiation.

The Green Anole (Anolis carolinensis) has recently become the first non-avian reptile to have its complete genome sequenced.

Species of genus Anolis

Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia; from the article "Anolis". Image Credit.
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Translations: Anolis

Language Translations (or nearest inflections or synonyms, in parentheses)
Dutch Anolis (Anolis). Additional references: Dutch, Netherlands, Aruba, Anolis. (volunteer & more translations)
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Constructed Language Translations: Anolis

Language Translations for “Anolis” or closest synonym(s); back translations in parentheses.
Pig Latin Anolisway (Anolis). Additional references: Pig Latin, Anolis. (volunteer)
Terran B Anolis (Anolis). Additional references: Terran B, Anolis. (volunteer)
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