evolution of iguanas

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evolution of iguanas

Post by Rach » Sat, 04 Sep 2004 17:12:56



Hi,
Sorry to trouble you all. But i was wondering whether anyone can tell me
anything about the evolution of the green iguana (or other iguanids) at all?

Thanks for any help.
Rach

 
 
 

evolution of iguanas

Post by Slither Factor » Sun, 05 Sep 2004 03:14:26



Quote:
> Hi,
> Sorry to trouble you all. But i was wondering whether anyone can tell me
> anything about the evolution of the green iguana (or other iguanids) at
all?

> Thanks for any help.
> Rach

Rach,

Yes, I would be glad to share this info with you (and of course, others
here). Give me a day or so to write things up (it will be quite lengthy and
will more than likely require a couple of postings).

Iguanidae contain 700 species grouped in over 50 genera, and are among the
lizard families that have the greatest number of forms; the evolution of
Iguanidae is quite fascinating as well as complex. I am assuming you are
interested in the most common/well-known Iguanidae, which would of course
include Iguana iguana (Green Iguana), Cyclura spp (Rock Iguana's) and
Ctenosaur (Spiny-tailed Iguana's); it is these most common that I will post
to this group (for no other reason than the complexity of including all
forms of Iguanidae).

Keep an eye out.

~Wade