Lizard is the animals that belong to reptile that has scales and four legs. Based on the size of the body, these animals are classified into two groups that are small-bodied lizards like home lizards, sand lizards, geckos, and big-bodied lizard such as Biawak, and Komodo. Large-bodied lizard’s length can reach more than 3 m. Lizard’ body is generally filled by scales but some are smooth and shiny like type of Infraordo Scincomorpha. This animal belongs to cold-bodied animals. They need sun to regulate their body temperature.
Lizard has various habitats to live. Most of lizards live on the land (terrestrial), some of them lives inside soil or sand (tonsorial) while some snake hangs around on the top or in the trunk of the tree (arboreal). They are the explorer animal. They actively explore the environment to hunt their prey.
Although most of this species are predator, but actually lizard’s food is very varied. They can eat fruits; seeds, insects, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals. Even komodo can eat prey which is larger than its body. Most lizards reproduce by spawning such as home lizard and Komodo dragon but some reproduces by yeaning.
They are not dangerous for humans. It is generally useful for humans as pest control, pet, medicine and much more. However, there are also several types of them that are harmful to humans such as Komodo and Biawak. There are even lizards that have very strong poison such as Giant Mad Lizard and Beads Lizard which can be found in Mexico.
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1. Annisa Syafaatturahmah
2. Dwi Septianingsih
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