Iguana Sun tan
by Carl Moore
Title
Iguana Sun tan
Artist
Carl Moore
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Photograph
Description
June 2015 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida: Iguanas can range from 5 to 6 feet (1.5 to 1.8 m) including their tail. The two species of lizard within the genus Iguana possess a dewlap, a row of spines running down their backs to their tails, and a tiny "third eye" on their heads. This light-sensing organ is known as the parietal eye, visible as a pale scale on the top of the head, and cannot make out details, just brightness. Behind their necks are small scales which resemble spokes, known as tuberculate scales. These scales may be a variety of colors and are not always visible from close distances. They have a large round scale on their cheeks known as a subtympanic shield.
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June 12th, 2015
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Comments (5)
Sharon Nelson-Bianco
Hi Carl, love the detail of this iguana - you can just about touch the scaly texture. Wonderful artwork! Best regards, Sharon
Carl Moore
Thank you Jesse for featuring this image in the group "Forward exposure"! Much appreciated.
Laura Ragland
Love the saliva strings, good work.
Carl Moore replied:
Thank you Laura! The saliva strings are my favorite aspect of this iguana as well.
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