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Pseudogonatodes Manessi
''Pseudogonatodes manessi'' is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to Venezuela. Etymology The specific name, ''manessi'' is in honor of American herpetologist Scott Jay Maness (1948–1981), who died fighting a wildfire in Florida. Geographic range ''P. manessi'' is found in the Venezuelan states of Aragua and Miranda. Description ''P. manessi'' may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of . Dorsally, it is dark brown. Ventrally, it is dark gray.Avila-Pires & Hoogmoed (2000). Reproduction ''P. manessi'' is oviparous Oviparous animals are animals that lay their eggs, with little or no other embryonic development within the mother. This is the reproductive method of most fish, amphibians, most reptiles, and all pterosaurs, dinosaurs (including birds), and .... References Further reading * Avila-Pires TCS, Hoogmoed MS (2000). "On two new species of ''Pseudogonatodes'' Ruthven, 1915 (Reptilia: Squamata: Gekkonidae), with remar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teresa Cristina Sauer De Avila-Pires
Teresa (also Theresa, Therese; french: Thérèse) is a feminine given name. It originates in the Iberian Peninsula in late antiquity. Its derivation is uncertain, it may be derived from Greek θερίζω (''therízō'') "to harvest Harvesting is the process of gathering a ripe crop from the fields. Reaping is the cutting of grain or pulse for harvest, typically using a scythe, sickle, or reaper. On smaller farms with minimal mechanization, harvesting is the most labor-i ... or reap", or from θέρος (''theros'') "summer". It is first recorded in the form ''Therasia'', the name of Therasia of Nola, an aristocrat of the 4th century. Its popularity outside of Iberia increased because of saint Teresa of Ávila, and more recently Thérèse of Lisieux and Mother Teresa. In the United States it was ranked as the 852nd most popular name for girls born in 2008, down from 226th in 1992 (it ranked 65th in 1950, and 102nd in 1900). Spelled "Teresa," it was the 580th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |