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Neusticurus medemi

Neusticurus medemi is a biology topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand Neusticurus medemi rather than just read about it. In short: Neusticurus medemi, also known commonly as Medem's neusticurus, is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The species is native to northern South America.

Key takeaways

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Learn the definition first, then one example that makes the definition concrete.
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Reproduce the core statement of Neusticurus medemi from memory before moving on to harder problems.

Reference excerpt

Neusticurus medemi, also known commonly as Medem's neusticurus, is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The species is native to northern South America.

Etymology The specific name, medemi, is in honor of Colombian herpetologist Federico Medem.

Geographic range Neusticurus medemi is found in Colombia (Vaupés Department) and Venezuela.

Habitat The preferred natural habitats of Neusticurus medemi are freshwater wetlands and forest, at altitudes of 100–250 m (330–820 ft)

Diet Neusticurus medemi preys upon insects.

Reproduction Neusticurus medemi is oviparous.

References

Further reading Diago-Toro, María F.; García-Cobos, Daniela; Brigante-Luna, Giovanni D.; Vásquez-Restrepo, Juan D. (2021). "Fantastic lizards and where to find them: cis-Andean microteiids (Squamata: Alopoglossidae & Gymnophthalmidae) from the Colombian Orinoquia and Amazonia". Zootaxa. 5067 (3): 377–400. Dixon JR, Lamar WW (1981). "A New Species of Microteiid Lizard (Genus Neusticurus) from Colombia". Journal of Herpetology 15 (3): 309–314. (Neusticurus medemi, new species). Marques-Souza, S.; Prates, I.; Fouquet, A.; Camacho, A.; Kok, P.J.R.; Nunes, P.M.S.; Dal Vechio, F.; Recoder, R.S.; Mejia, N.; Teixeira, M. Jr.; Barrio-Amorós, C.; Cassimiro, J.; Lima, J.D.; Sena, M.A.; Rodrigues, M.T. (2018). "Reconquering the water: Evolution and Systematics of South and Central American aquatic lizards (Gymnophthalmidae)". Zoologica Scripta. 47: 255–265. Rivas GA, Molina CR, Ugueto GN, Barros TR, Barrio-Amorós CL, Kok PJR (2012). "Reptiles of Venezuela: an updated and commented checklist". Zootaxa 3211: 1–64.

Worked examples

Example 1 — a first encounter with Neusticurus medemi

Start with the simplest possible case. Write down what Neusticurus medemi claims or describes in one sentence, then invent the smallest concrete situation in which that sentence is true. In biology, the smallest case is usually a single object, a single equation or a single measurement. Check that every symbol or term in your sentence has a meaning in that case.

Example 2 — changing one variable

Take the situation from Example 1 and change exactly one quantity: double it, halve it, or set it to zero. Predict what should happen to Neusticurus medemi before you calculate. Comparing your prediction with the result is the fastest way to find out whether you understand the idea or only the words.

Example 3 — an exam-style question

Typical questions about Neusticurus medemi ask you to (a) state it precisely, (b) apply it to given data, and (c) explain a limitation. Practise writing all three answers in under five minutes; the third part is what separates a full-mark answer from an average one.

Applications of Neusticurus medemi

In research: Neusticurus medemi appears in biology research whenever the underlying quantities have to be modelled precisely. Papers usually cite it as a starting assumption and then explore where it breaks down.
In technology and industry: Engineering practice reuses Neusticurus medemi in design rules, simulations and safety margins. Knowing the idea lets you read a specification sheet and understand why the numbers look the way they do.
In the classroom: Neusticurus medemi is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics IUCN Red List least concern species, Lizard stubs, Neusticurus, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
In everyday life: Look for Neusticurus medemi outside the textbook — in sport, cooking, traffic, electronics or the sky above you. An example you found yourself is remembered far longer than one you were given.

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How to study Neusticurus medemi in 20 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

What is Neusticurus medemi in simple terms?

Neusticurus medemi, also known commonly as Medem's neusticurus, is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The species is native to northern South America.

Why does Neusticurus medemi matter?

Because it connects several biology ideas at once: it gives you a definition you can apply, a quantity you can calculate, and a way to check whether a result is plausible.

How should I study Neusticurus medemi?

Read the excerpt, restate it from memory, then work through the examples and applications listed on this page. The five-step study plan above takes about twenty minutes.

What does this page cover?

It gives you a compact reference excerpt plus original lgStudy explanations, examples, applications and study material on Neusticurus medemi.