noun
- a lizard of the family Lacertidae, which includes typical Old World lizards
Usage: zoological
adjective
- of or relating to the family Lacertidae
Usage: zoological
Examples
- The green lacertid darted across the rocky surface.
- European lacertids are well-adapted to Mediterranean climates.
- The researcher studied lacertid behavior in their natural habitat.
- This lacertid species is endemic to the Iberian Peninsula.
- Lacertid lizards are characterized by their overlapping scales.
- The museum’s collection includes several lacertid specimens.