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Agama by John Edward Gray
Note on a peculiar structure in the head of an Agama by John Edward Gray. Passage taken from Zoological Miscellany by John Edward Gray, 1831. Part two of two
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Agama Agamid Agamidae Diapsid Diapsida Gray Iguania Lacertilia Lepidosaur Lepidosauria Lizard Miscellany Note Peculiar Reptile Reptiles Reptilia Sauropsid Sauropsida Scaled Reptile Squamata Zoological
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1. Title: A Peculiar Structure in the Head of an Agama: An Anatomical Curiosity from the Zoological Miscellany by John Edward Gray 2. Description: This image is a print from the second volume of "Zoological Miscellany," published in 1831 by renowned British naturalist John Edward Gray. The photograph showcases a detailed illustration of an Agama lizard, a member of the Agamidae family within the larger group of Squamata reptiles. Agamas are diapsid reptiles, belonging to the Sauropsida and Lepidosauria classes, which also includes iguanas and other lizards. The Agama in this illustration is depicted with a peculiar structure in its head, which has piqued the interest of anatomists and natural historians for over two centuries. John Edward Gray, a prominent figure in the scientific community during the 19th century, was a dedicated zoologist and comparative anatomist. In his "Zoological Miscellany," he presented a series of observations and illustrations on various aspects of the natural world, including this intriguing Agama specimen. The Agama's head in this illustration reveals a unique feature – an elongated, bony structure extending from the snout, which is believed to be an adaptation for thermoregulation. This structure, known as the "premaxillary bone," is a notable characteristic of Agama lizards and is thought to help them maintain body temperature in their tropical environments. In this print, we are transported back in time to the world of early 19th-century zoological exploration, where the wonders of the natural world continued to reveal their secrets, one curious anatomical detail at a time.
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