The basilisk lizard is a species of lizard widely distributed in the rainforests of Central and South America and is known for its ability to walk on water like an insect. Many photographers have struggled to capture basilisk lizards floating. The following is a brief introduction to the popular science knowledge of basilisk lizards for everyone!

I. Basic Information

[Chinese Name] Basilisk Lizard

[Alias] Jesus Lizard

[Latin Scientific name: basilisk lizard

[Kingdom] Animalia

[Domain] Chordate

【Subdoor】Vertebrate Subphylum

【Class】Reptiles

【Subclass】Diporia

【Order】Squamata

【Suborder】Saurididae

[Species] Basilisk Lizard

2. Morphological characteristics

1. Body shape: Basilisk lizards have slender toes, and the soles of the feet are covered with scales, so that It will increase the area of the entire foot and disperse its weight when walking on the water.

2. Special skills: Basilisk lizards have developed a special escape skill in order to avoid the attacks of natural enemies. When in danger, the basilisk lizards will jump into the water and run away from the water.

III. Living habits

1. Distribution: Basilisk lizards are widely distributed in tropical rainforests of Central and South America. Near the river in the rainforest.

2. Diet: Basilisk lizards mainly feed on insects.

3. Habits: Since the basilisk lizards rely on the sun to maintain their body temperature every day, they are very easy to be preyed on. For example, large birds will attack from the air, and carnivores will attack from the land. .

4. The secret of floating on the water is revealed

By slow-motion playback of the video data obtained from high-speed cameras, people have revealed the floating on the water of the basilisk lizard the secret. Simon, a producer for BBC TV, said: Because they run so fast, when their claws touch the water surface, they can create air bubbles. Before the bubbles break, the basilisk lizards are propelled by the bubbles and run forward. When the basilisk lizards feel that they are out of danger, they stop their energy-intensive water sprint and sink into the water to swim away.

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