Agama
Definition
An insectivorous lizard from the agama family (Agamidae), characterized by a large head, structurally flattened body, and long tail, widespread in hot and arid regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia; also the feminine form of the adjective 'agam', describing a biological phase or organism characterized by asexual reproduction without gamete involvement.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Agama
- Agama lizard
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Feminine noun with standard structural plural modifications and regular oblique case endings. |
| Formation | Scientific neologism derived from modern Latin (Agama), integrated functionally into localized noun paradigms. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [a.ˈɡa.mə] |
| Source | International Compendium of Zoological Nomenclature and Reptilian Metrics |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Această agamă de deșert își schimbă culoarea pielii pentru a-și regla temperatura corporală sub soarele puternic.
EN: This desert agama changes its skin color to regulate its body temperature under the harsh sun.
RO: Biologul a observat o fază agamă în ciclul de dezvoltare al culturii de albe analizate în laborator.
EN: The biologist observed an agamous phase in the development cycle of the algae culture analyzed in the laboratory.
RO: O agamă masculină își apără teritoriul structural de pe stânci prin mișcări rapide ale capului.
EN: A male agama defends its structural territory on the rocks through rapid head movements.
Idioms & Phrases
Agamă de deșert / Desert agama
RO: Specie de reptilă adaptată la medii extrem de uscate, capabilă să supraviețuiască cu rezerve minime de apă.
EN: A reptile species adapted to extremely dry environments, capable of surviving on minimal water reserves.
Familia agamelor / Agama family
RO: Grup taxonomic de șopârle răspândite în Lumea Veche, caracterizate prin dinți acrodonți și corp robust.
EN: A taxonomic group of Old World lizards characterized by acrodont teeth and a robust body.
Înmulțire agamă / Asexual multiplication
RO: Proces biologic prin care celulele se divid direct, dând naștere unor clone genetice fără recombinare structurală.
EN: A biological process through which cells divide directly, giving rise to genetic clones without structural recombination.
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