. The Cambridge natural history. Zoology. AGAMIDAE 523 and fold the frill. When this curious creature is pursued it folds the frill and runs in a semi-erect position upon its hind-limbs, with its fore-limbs hanging down. However, it cannot keep up this peculiar gait for long, and it then suddenly turns to bay, frequently at the root of a tree, which it can climb with ease. When standing at bay it spreads out the shield to its full extent, in the middle of which appears the widely opened mouth, which is red inside and armed with powerful teeth. Altogether this. Fig. 126.—Chlamydosaurus Jdngi. x
. The Cambridge natural history. Zoology. AGAMIDAE 523 and fold the frill. When this curious creature is pursued it folds the frill and runs in a semi-erect position upon its hind-limbs, with its fore-limbs hanging down. However, it cannot keep up this peculiar gait for long, and it then suddenly turns to bay, frequently at the root of a tree, which it can climb with ease. When standing at bay it spreads out the shield to its full extent, in the middle of which appears the widely opened mouth, which is red inside and armed with powerful teeth. Altogether this. Fig. 126.—Chlamydosaurus Jdngi. x^. / lizard presents a formidable aspect, and is an enemy not to be despised, considering that it is strongly built and grows to nearly 3 feet in length. For a further account of the habits and of the mechanism of the frill see De Yis.^ Phi/si;/nathus.—This is a water-loving genus, inhabiting well- watered districts with luxurious vegetation in Australia, Papuasia, Siam, and Cochin China. The body and the very long tail are laterally compressed and furnished with a low, serrated crest. Fh. lesueuri of Queensland reaches a length of about 18 inches. The general colour is dark olive above, with darker and lighter ' /'. Linn. Soc. viii. 1883, p. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Harmer, S. F. (Sidney Frederic), Sir, 1862-; Shipley, A. E. (Arthur Everett), Sir, 1861-1927. London : Macmillan and Co. ; New York : The Macmillan Company
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