noun
- Plural of lacertine; members of the family Lacertidae, a large family of small to medium-sized lizards found mainly in Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Usage: zoology; technical
Examples
- Lacertines are among the most common lizards in Mediterranean regions.
- The researcher studied several species of lacertines to understand their adaptation to rocky habitats.
- Many lacertines are characterized by their slender bodies and long tails.
- European lacertines include the common wall lizard and the sand lizard.