Evolutionary History:
Kingdom: Animalia
All animals of Animalia are multicellular. Most animals that are part of this group have complex and rapid movement.
Phylum: Chordata
These organisms contain a structure called notochord which is a rod that stiffens the body and gives support during locomotion. Other characteristics of this group are: bony or cartilaginous endoskeleton, ventral heart, a tail
Subphylum: Vertebrata
Animals in this group have a vertebral column from the head to tail that forms the main skeletal axis of the organism.
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Animals in this group are snakes and lizards. They shed their skins periodically and have jointed skulls and jaws that allow for powerful grip.
Family: Phrynosomatidae
Animals that belong in this group are North American spiny lizards. Many of these lizards are able to live in hot deserts and have teeth that are attached by their sides to the inner side of the jaw.
Genus: Sceloporus
This group contains spiny lizards found in the United States such as the sagebrush, canyon, fence, prairie and bunchgrass lizards.
Sceloporus undulatus hyacinthinus: The scientific name of the Northern Fence lizard is in reference to the femoral pores (a row of small holes on the underside of the thighs) and the dark lines on the back of the organism.
All animals of Animalia are multicellular. Most animals that are part of this group have complex and rapid movement.
Phylum: Chordata
These organisms contain a structure called notochord which is a rod that stiffens the body and gives support during locomotion. Other characteristics of this group are: bony or cartilaginous endoskeleton, ventral heart, a tail
Subphylum: Vertebrata
Animals in this group have a vertebral column from the head to tail that forms the main skeletal axis of the organism.
Class: Reptilia
- Turtles, snakes, lizards and other reptiles
Order: Squamata
Animals in this group are snakes and lizards. They shed their skins periodically and have jointed skulls and jaws that allow for powerful grip.
Family: Phrynosomatidae
Animals that belong in this group are North American spiny lizards. Many of these lizards are able to live in hot deserts and have teeth that are attached by their sides to the inner side of the jaw.
Genus: Sceloporus
This group contains spiny lizards found in the United States such as the sagebrush, canyon, fence, prairie and bunchgrass lizards.
Sceloporus undulatus hyacinthinus: The scientific name of the Northern Fence lizard is in reference to the femoral pores (a row of small holes on the underside of the thighs) and the dark lines on the back of the organism.