family Helodermatidae

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family Helodermatidae - only known venomous lizards

Helodermatidae

reptile family - a family of reptiles

Lacertilia, Sauria, suborder Lacertilia, suborder Sauria - true lizards; including chameleons and geckos

venomous lizard - any of two or three large heavy-bodied lizards; only known venomous lizards

genus Heloderma, Heloderma - type genus of the Helodermatidae; American venomous lizards

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The beaded lizard (Heloderma horridum) and Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum): A bibliography of the family Helodermatidae. Smith.

The Gila monster and its allies: the relationships, habits, and behavior of the lizards of the family Helodermatidae. Bull.

A history of Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum cinctum) records from California with comments on factors affecting their distribution

This represents the first coccidian to be described from a member of the family Helodermatidae. Key words: Heloderma suspectum; Helodermatidae; Gila monster; coccidia; Eimeria; Dallas Zoo.

Description of a new species of eimeria (Apicomplexa: Eimeriidae) from Heloderma suspectum (Sauria: Helodermatidae)