noun
- plural of iguanian; members of the infraorder Iguania, a group of lizards that includes iguanas, agamids, and chameleons
Usage: zoological term; used in scientific and educational contexts
Examples
- Iguanians are characterized by their acrodont teeth and specific skeletal features.
- The infraorder Iguania contains many colorful and diverse iguanians found across tropical regions.
- Scientists classify iguanians into several families based on their evolutionary relationships.
- Iguanians include both herbivorous and insectivorous species.
- The study of iguanians has revealed fascinating adaptations to different environments.