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The horned lizard (genus Phrynosoma) is a distinctive group of reptiles within the family Phrynosomatidae, known for their flattened, toad-like bodies, short tails, and characteristic cranial horns. Often referred to as "horned toads" or "horny toads," these lizards are native to North and Central America and are noted for their unique morphological adaptations, cryptic coloration, and defensive behaviors, including the rare ability to squirt blood from their eyes.

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  1. Montanucci, R. R. "Taxonomy of horned lizards (Phrynosoma)." Herpetologica 33.1 (1977): 1–21.
  2. Leaché, A. D., et al. "Molecular systematics of horned lizards (Phrynosoma)." Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 33.3 (2004): 877–892. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ympev.2004.07.005
  3. Pregill, G. K. "Fossil lizards from the Quaternary of the Caribbean." University of Kansas Science Bulletin 38 (1983): 1–44.
  4. Sherbrooke, W. C. Introduction to Horned Lizards of North America. University of California Press, 2003.
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