Question

The generic name of common wall lizard is
A. Iguana
B. Hemidactylus
C. Calotes
D. Phrynosoma

Answer 1

Lizards belong to the class of Reptiles and have scaly skin and a long tail. According to the species of lizards, their weight can vary from 0.5 gms to 150kgs. Poisonous lizards are commonly called Gila monsters and are carnivorous.

Complete answer:
Iguana is a herbivorous lizard and is found mostly in the parts of Mexico, South America, Central America and the Caribbean. The length of Iguana is 1 to 8 meters long including their tail. The different areas of the body of Iguana are covered by varying types of scales. Iguana is not the generic name of the common wall lizard.
a) Hemidactylus belongs to the gecko family and is native to tropical areas of Africa and Europe. These species of lizards are typically known as house geckos. Due to the readiness to coexist and adapt to humans they are called common wall lizards. Hemidactylus can be easily seen in human habitations.
b) Calotes belong to the Agamidae family. They are known as forest lizards. Some species of Calotes are known as bloodsuckers due to their redheads. They are found mostly in parts of South Asia, mainland Southeast Asia and Ambon. As they are called forest lizards.
c) Phrynosoma is a non-poisonous lizard which is also called horned lizards. These lizards can squat blood derived from the modifications of the cephalic circulation. They have an effective defence mechanism which is used against predators and some memory.

So, option B is the correct answer.

Note: Komodo dragon is the dangerous known lizard. Lizards are cold-blooded animals. They require sunlight to survive longer. The tail of the lizard is used by them for the defence mechanism as it is very much strong.