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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
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The New Mexico whiptail lizard) was made the official state reptile of New Mexico in 2003 | <ref name=site-or-author/> | ||
If you are looking for a species that exerts female independence and avoids the typical male-female gender roles, this ones for you! The New Mexico Whiptail Lizard (Cnemidophorus neomexicanus)is a fascinating ''all female'' species that relies strictly on auto-reproduction(parthenogenic). Whiptail lizards received their name from their long, whiplike tails.<ref name=State_Symbols>[http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/New_Mexico/reptilewhiptaillizard.html New Mexico Whiptail Lizard] ''State Symbols USA''. Web. Accessed February 4, 2015. Unknown Author.</ref> | |||
The New Mexico whiptail lizard) was made the official state reptile of New Mexico in 2003.<ref name=State_Symbols/> | |||
This species of lizard is found in the Southern United States (Arizona and New Mexico) and parts of northern Mexico(Chahuahua)[2]. Prior to 1998, the whiptail lizard had not been known to occur in Arizona. Discovery of this unique and small population occurred near the Puerco Ruins at Petrified Forest National Park[3]. | This species of lizard is found in the Southern United States (Arizona and New Mexico) and parts of northern Mexico(Chahuahua)[2]. Prior to 1998, the whiptail lizard had not been known to occur in Arizona. Discovery of this unique and small population occurred near the Puerco Ruins at Petrified Forest National Park[3]. | ||
Behavior: These lizards are constantly in motion. They are known for running upright on their hind legs, which makes them look like miniature dinosaurs. They swivel their heads frequently from side to side, tasting the air with their slender forked tongues | Behavior: These lizards are constantly in motion. They are known for running upright on their hind legs, which makes them look like miniature dinosaurs. They swivel their heads frequently from side to side, tasting the air with their slender forked tongues.<ref name=State_Symbols/> | ||
The Whiptail is considered by experts to be an" alert, diurnal, fast-moving ground-dweller; that is most active in the mid-morning and late afternoon; hibernating during the cold months of winter and late fall" [3]. | The Whiptail is considered by experts to be an" alert, diurnal, fast-moving ground-dweller; that is most active in the mid-morning and late afternoon; hibernating during the cold months of winter and late fall" [3]. | ||
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== Protection from Predators == | == Protection from Predators == | ||
The alertness, agility and speed of this lizard,help it outsmart predators such as roadrunners, thrashers, snakes ,and Gila monsters. These tiny sneaky lizards can sprint up to 15 miles per hour(as fast as a roadrunner). Whiptail lizards are known for escaping capture by sacrificing their tails. Their tail is designed, when grasped, to break off along a fracture plane in the vertebrae. The dismembered tail wriggles violently, which startles and distracts the predator while the lizard dashes to safety | The alertness, agility and speed of this lizard,help it outsmart predators such as roadrunners, thrashers, snakes ,and Gila monsters. These tiny sneaky lizards can sprint up to 15 miles per hour(as fast as a roadrunner). Whiptail lizards are known for escaping capture by sacrificing their tails. Their tail is designed, when grasped, to break off along a fracture plane in the vertebrae. The dismembered tail wriggles violently, which startles and distracts the predator while the lizard dashes to safety.<ref name=State_Symbols/> | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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[1]. Hiskey, D (2015). New Mexico Whiptail Lizards are All Females. Today I found out.com/Retrieved from http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2011/05/the-new-mexico-whiptail-lizard-is-made-up-entirely-of-females/ | [1]. Hiskey, D (2015). New Mexico Whiptail Lizards are All Females. Today I found out.com/Retrieved from http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2011/05/the-new-mexico-whiptail-lizard-is-made-up-entirely-of-females/ | ||
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[3]. Brennen, TC (2015) NEW MEXICO WHIPTAIL Aspidoscelis neomexicana . Retrieved from http://www.reptilesofaz.org/Lizards-Subpages/h-a-neomexicana.html | [3]. Brennen, TC (2015) NEW MEXICO WHIPTAIL Aspidoscelis neomexicana . Retrieved from http://www.reptilesofaz.org/Lizards-Subpages/h-a-neomexicana.html | ||
[5]. Young, Edward (February 21, 2010). Extra chromosomes allow all-female lizards to reproduce without males. Discover.com. Retrieved from http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/notrocketscience/2010/02/21/extra-chromosomes-allow-all-female-lizards-to-reproduce-without-males/ | [5]. Young, Edward (February 21, 2010). Extra chromosomes allow all-female lizards to reproduce without males. Discover.com. Retrieved from http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/notrocketscience/2010/02/21/extra-chromosomes-allow-all-female-lizards-to-reproduce-without-males/ | ||
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[6]. Lutes, A., Neaves, W., Baumann, D., Wiegraebe, W., & Baumann, P. (2010). Sister chromosome pairing maintains heterozygosity in parthenogenetic lizards Nature DOI: 10.1038/nature08818 | [6]. Lutes, A., Neaves, W., Baumann, D., Wiegraebe, W., & Baumann, P. (2010). Sister chromosome pairing maintains heterozygosity in parthenogenetic lizards Nature DOI: 10.1038/nature08818 | ||
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