gecko
壁虎,壁画,守宫,墙角石
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plural geck·os, geck·oes.
- : any of numerous small, mostly nocturnal tropical lizards of the family Gekkonidae, usually having toe pads that can cling to smooth surfaces: the largest species, Gekko gecko, is sometimes kept as a pet.
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Not a frail beast, this species hunts down other insects and has been reported to catch prey as large as a gecko.
Studying a gecko is not only about the gecko’s health or about understanding basic biology, but could also provide key information to further research on other organisms, including humans.
Locally this gecko is known as escorpin; the natives believe it to be deadly poisonous.
Another quaint lizard, was what is generally known as the gecko.
Although I am very fond of the nimble little gecko, I must admit that he is an out-and-out glutton.
The lachrymal duct first appears in the tailed amphibians; in snakes and gecko lizards, however, it opens into the mouth.
The cry of the small house lizard, a kind of gecko, is unlucky in certain conditions.