Definitions for chamaeleonidae
chamaeleonidae

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1. Chamaeleontidae, family Chamaeleontidae, Chamaeleonidae, family Chamaeleonidae, Rhiptoglossa, family Rhiptoglossanoun

   Old World chameleons; in some classifications they are considered a superfamily of Sauria

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1. chamaeleonidae

   Chameleons or chamaeleons (family Chamaeleonidae) are a distinctive and highly specialized clade of Old World lizards with 200 species described as of June 2022. The members of this family are best known for their distinct range of colors, being capable of shifting to different hues and degrees of brightness. The large number of species in the family exhibit considerable variability in their capacity to change color. For some, it is more of a shift of brightness (shades of brown); for others, a plethora of color-combinations (reds, yellows, greens, blues) can be seen. Chameleons are distinguished by their zygodactylous feet, their prehensile tail, their laterally compressed bodies, their head casques, their projectile tongues, their swaying gait, and crests or horns on their brow and snout. Chameleons' eyes are independently mobile, and because of this there are two separate, individual images that the brain is analyzing of the chameleon’s environment. When hunting prey, they focus forward in coordination, affording the animal stereoscopic vision. Chameleons are adapted for climbing and visual hunting. The use of their prehensile tail offers stability when they are moving or resting while on a branch in the canopy; because of this, their tail is often referred to as a "fifth limb." Another character that is advantageous for being arboreal is how laterally compressed their bodies are; it is important for them to distribute their weight as evenly as possible as it confers stability on twigs and branches in the trees. They live in warm habitats that range from rainforest to desert conditions, with various species occurring in Africa, Madagascar, southern Europe, and across southern Asia as far as Sri Lanka. They have been introduced to Hawaii, California, and Florida.

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1. chamaeleonidae

   Chamaeleonidae is a family of squamate reptiles, often referred to as chameleons, which are known for their ability to change color, unique gloved-shaped hands and feet, and their stereoscopic eyes that move independently. They have a highly specialized body structure and a prehensile tail. These distinctive creatures are found mainly in Africa and Madagascar, but there are also species in southern Europe, the Middle East, southern India, Sri Lanka and several Mediterranean islands.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of chamaeleonidae in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of chamaeleonidae in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

References

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