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    Gecko - Wikipedia

    Geckos are small, mostly carnivorous lizards that have a wide distribution, found on every continent except Antarctica. Belonging to the infraorder Gekkota, geckos are found in warm climates throughout the world. They range from 1.6 to 60 centimetres (0.6 to 23.6 inches). Geckos are unique among lizards … See more

    The Neo-Latin gekko and English 'gecko' stem from Indonesian-Malaysian gēkoq, it is a Malay word borrowed from Javanese, from tokek, which imitates the sounds that some species like See more

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    Gecko skin does not generally bear scales, but appears at a macro scale as a papillose surface, which is made from hair-like protuberances developed across the entire body. These confer superhydrophobicity, and the unique design of the hair … See more

    More than 1,850 species of geckos occur worldwide, including these familiar species:
    Coleonyx variegatus, the western banded gecko, is native to the southwestern United States and northwest Mexico See more

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    Like other reptiles, geckos are ectothermic, producing very little metabolic heat. Essentially, a gecko's body temperature is dependent on its … See more

    Geckos are polyphyodonts, and able to replace each of their 100 teeth every 3 to 4 months. Next to the full grown tooth there is a small … See more

    The infraorder Gekkota is divided into seven families, containing about 125 genera of geckos, including the snake-like (legless) pygopods.
    • Family Carphodactylidae
    • Family Diplodactylidae See more

    Most geckos lay a small clutch of eggs. Some are live-bearing, and a few can reproduce asexually via parthenogenesis. Geckos also have a … See more

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  3. Gecko | Species, Diet, & Facts | Britannica

    WebApr 25, 2024 · Learn about geckos, a group of more than 1,000 species of small, mostly nocturnal lizards with adhesive pads on their toes. Find out how geckos adapt to different habitats, have various colours and sizes, and can run across smooth ceilings.

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    1. a nocturnal and often highly vocal lizard which has adhesive pads on the feet to assist in climbing on smooth surfaces. It is widespread in warm regions.
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    gecko, (suborder Gekkota), any of more than 1,000 species of lizards making up six families of the suborder Gekkota. Geckos are mostly small, usually nocturnal reptiles with a soft skin. They also possess a short stout body, a large head, and typically well-developed limbs.
    Geckos are small, mostly carnivorous lizards that have a wide distribution, found on every continent except Antarctica. Belonging to the infraorder Gekkota, geckos are found in warm climates throughout the world. They range from 1.6 to 60 centimetres (0.6 to 23.6 inches ).
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    Gecko, any of more than 1,000 species of lizards making up six families of the suborder Gekkota. Geckos are mostly small, usually nocturnal reptiles with a soft skin. They also possess a short stout body, a large head, and typically well-developed limbs.
    Geckos can live for 2 to 9 years. How fast is a Gecko? A Gecko can travel at speeds of up to 30 miles per hour. What is a gecko? Geckos are small, nocturnal lizards found in all the warm parts of the world.
  8. ヤモリの魅力……ゲッコーだって負けてない! [爬虫類 …

    Webヤモリは爬虫類の一種で、壁に逆さになって移動できる趾下薄板を持つものが多く、夜行性です。ゲッコーは両生類の一種で、壁に逆さになって移動できる趾下薄板を持たないものが多く、昼行性です。ヤモリとゲッコーの違いや飼育方法、繁殖やコレクションなどの楽しみ方を

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  10. Gecko Animal Facts - A-Z Animals

    WebMar 28, 2023 · Learn about geckos, the reptiles that can climb vertical surfaces with their tiny hairs. Find out how many species there are, where they live, what they eat, and how they reproduce.

  11. Gecko - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and …

    WebJul 12, 2018 · Learn about the gecko, a nocturnal reptile with over 1,500 species and diverse adaptations. Find out how to care for geckos as pets, and what they symbolize in Costa Rican culture.

  12. Facts About Geckos | Live Science

    WebAug 26, 2017 · Geckos shed their tails along pre-scored "cut lines" that enable them to quickly escape predators(Image credit: dominiqs | Flickr.com) Geckos are a type of lizard. Though there are about 1,500 ...

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