Conociendo al lagarto escorpiónleyendas, realidad y potencial de una rareza biológica

  1. Domínguez Vega, Hublester 1
  2. Balderas-Valdivia, Carlos J. 2
  3. Manjarrez, Javier 2
  4. Monroy-Vilchis, Octavio
  1. 1 Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo
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    Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo

    Pachuca, México

    ROR https://ror.org/031f8kt38

  2. 2 Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Revue:
CIENCIA ergo-sum

ISSN: 1405-0269

Année de publication: 2018

Volumen: 25

Número: 2

Type: Article

DOI: 10.30878/CES.V25N2A10 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR lock_openDialnet editor

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Résumé

Although being one of the most elusive reptiles in Mexico, Beaded Lizards are also one of the most famous, due to some biological peculiarities as the presence of venom glands and its colorful aspect. In this paper we gathered scientific literature about one of the mythic species inhabiting our country to favor its protection through scientific knowledge divulgation. The literature show a significant amount of knowledge about this species, but also the need to investigate key aspects in order to ensure the conservation of beaded lizards; for example, habitat disturbances sensitivity and habitat requirements, beaded lizard-human interaction dynamics, medical applications and genetic variability.

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