horned lizard (Meaning)

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horned lizard (n)

insectivorous lizard with hornlike spines on the head and spiny scales on the body; of western North America

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horned lizard Sentence Examples

  1. The horned lizard, a master of camouflage, flattened itself against the sunbaked desert floor.
  2. With its spiky scales and prominent horns, the horned lizard resembled a miniature dinosaur.
  3. The horned lizard deployed its impressive frill as a defensive mechanism, scaring away potential predators.
  4. The horned lizard's unique ability to squirt blood from its eyes deterred attackers and created a foul-smelling distraction.
  5. The horned lizard's forked tongue flickered rapidly, tasting the air for the presence of ants, its primary food source.
  6. The horned lizard's sharp claws enabled it to cling tightly to branches while searching for food.
  7. The male horned lizard's elaborate courtship dance involved bobbing its head and displaying its vivid coloration.
  8. The horned lizard's habitat ranged from arid deserts to rocky outcrops, where it found shelter from the harsh environment.
  9. Conservation efforts were underway to protect the horned lizard, a species facing threats from habitat loss and habitat degradation.
  10. As the sun began to set, the horned lizard burrowed into the loose sand, seeking refuge from the cold desert night.

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insectivorous lizard with hornlike spines on the head and spiny scales on the body; of western North America

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The horned lizard, a master of camouflage, flattened itself against the sunbaked desert floor.

With its spiky scales and prominent horns, the horned lizard resembled a miniature dinosaur.

The horned lizard deployed its impressive frill as a defensive mechanism, scaring away potential predators.

The horned lizard's unique ability to squirt blood from its eyes deterred attackers and created a foul-smelling distraction.