The scientific genus name for anole lizards; used in formal taxonomy to classify small, color-changing lizards from the Americas.
From Spanish 'anolis' (the common name), Latinized for scientific nomenclature. Established as the formal genus name in zoological classification.
The genius thing about scientific names is that 'Anolis' tells you more than just 'anole'—it's a biological passport. Over 400 species fit under the genus Anolis, making it one of the most diverse lizard groups, and every single one traces back to that Spanish Caribbean word.
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