Whats that for??

Discussion in 'Iguanas' started by Herp_123, May 24, 2006.

  1. Herp_123

    Herp_123 New Member

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    The Subtympanic Scale, whats its purpose? You know the big scale on the Green Iguanas cheek. Does it have a purpose, or is it just there.
     
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  3. denise38

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    Ha. I was just thinking the same thing, cause one of my iggys scales sorta flattened out after a peel. So if anyone answers this will educate me as well. ;)
     
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  5. KLiK

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    i belive that they are there just to make them look more intimidating to predators. but i am not too sure
     
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  7. BaskingLizards

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    Ditto - when the iguana extends its dewlap, it makes the subtympanic scale looks like a large eye... which will hopefully scare the predator away. :-D
     
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  9. denise38

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    Wow.... Interesting ... I never would have guessed. Thanks.
     
  10. JEFFREH

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  11. Herp_123

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    It could also be just for looks, or communication.
     

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