Teiidae
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Teiidae is a family of Lacertoidean lizards native to the Americas. Members of this family are generally known as whiptails or racerunners; however, tegus also belong to this family. Teiidae is sister to the Gymnopthalmidae, and both families comprise the Teiioidea. The Teiidae includes several parthenogenic species – a mode of clonal reproduction. Presently, the Teiidae consists of approximately 150 species in eighteen genera.[1]
Quick Facts Teiidae Temporal range: Eocene - Recent, Scientific classification ...
Teiidae Temporal range: Eocene - Recent | |
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Tupinambis teguixin | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Superfamily: | Lacertoidea |
Family: | Teiidae Gray, 1827 |
Genera | |
18, See text. |
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