noun
- A lizard of the family Agamidae, characterized by a broad, flat head and typically found in warm regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Usage: zoology; often used in scientific and educational contexts
adjective
- Of, relating to, or belonging to the family Agamidae.
Usage: zoology; technical
Examples
- The bearded dragon is a popular agamid kept as a pet.
- Agamid lizards are known for their ability to change color.
- The frilled lizard is an impressive agamid species native to Australia.
- Many agamid species have spiny crests along their backs.
- Researchers studied the agamid family to understand their evolutionary adaptations.
- The water dragon is an agamid that spends much of its time in trees near water.