#  New lizard genus named for Edward O. Wilson 

 





February 18, 2020

 

 

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 A new genus of terrestrial lizard is named after Edward O. Wilson, Faculty Emeritus in the MCZ. *Wilsonosaura* is dedicated to Prof. Wilson in recognition of his lifelong contributions to biodiversity research and conservation. The genus is described in the journal [Salamandra](https://bit.ly/2P7S3JE) and was discovered by [Edgar Lehr, Professor of Biology at Illinois Wesleyan University](https://www.iwu.edu/news/2020/lehr-discovers-new-lizard-genus-in-peruvian-andes.html).