. An introduction to zoology [microform] : for the use of high schools. Zoology; Zoologie. niOH ROnoOL ZOOLOGY. 107 kc In le liko tlio largo wator-lizards of tlio Nile, do not oxhil»it any special adaptation for locomotion in water. Most of tho forms arc terrestrial in their habits whi'e some are arboreal, and others lead a subterranean life. In accordance with such differences in tho surroundings, we find great differences of external form. Tho membera of the order are especially abundant towards tho tropics, only two families being repx'esented further north by the Blue-tailed Skink {Eumecc.
. An introduction to zoology [microform] : for the use of high schools. Zoology; Zoologie. niOH ROnoOL ZOOLOGY. 107 kc In le liko tlio largo wator-lizards of tlio Nile, do not oxhil»it any special adaptation for locomotion in water. Most of tho forms arc terrestrial in their habits whi'e some are arboreal, and others lead a subterranean life. In accordance with such differences in tho surroundings, we find great differences of external form. Tho membera of the order are especially abundant towards tho tropics, only two families being repx'esented further north by the Blue-tailed Skink { quinquelineatrts) and the Brown Swift or Pine-treo lizard (Sceloporus unduhUus). Both of these lizards are of small size and very activa creatures, the last mentioned belonging to a large family the Iguanidse, which embraces most of the New-World lizards. The forms which lead an active arboreal life are generally compressed in shape, while those which creep about in sandy places depending on their colour for protection, like the Horned Toad of the Southern States {Fhrynosoma cornutum, Fig. 77), are depressed. Among. Fig. 77—Homed Toad. Phrynosoma eormitum. (After Biehin). tho largest members of the family are the grea'. Iguanas of th© Brazilian forests, which are alike remarkable foi* their size and for the singular crests and combs with which the Siiin is adorned. An old worki family the Agamidae contains forms which. 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 Wright, R. Ramsay (Robert Ramsay), 1852-1933. Toronto : Copp, Clark
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