Geckotidae

/ɡɛkɑˈtɪdi/ noun

Definition

The scientific family name for true geckos, including all species of typical geckos.

Etymology

From Greek 'gekos' (gecko) combined with the Latinized family suffix '-idae', following the binomial nomenclature system established by Carl Linnaeus for organizing living things.

Kelly Says

Gekkonidae is one of the most successful reptile families—over 1,600 species that have adapted to almost every climate except the coldest regions, showing how brilliant basic gecko design is!

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