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Dragons-A genus of extremely large, long-lived, winged lizards. the species Draco should not be confused with any of their lesser cousins, including the false dragon, or wyvern (Pseudodraconis) and the drake (Ophidio draconis), or their distant relatives, the winged serpents. True dragons constitute the most advanced race of lizards known, far surpassing other orders in size, intelligence, and lifespan. Habitat, appearance and lifecycle vary widely between the five major species of dragon, which are divided along geographical lines. The five species have therefore been named the European, Near and Middle Eastern, Indian and Oriental. |
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| There are many terms used to refer to dragons, and incorrect terminology is often applied. Wyvern, hydra and firedrake, in fact completely different species, have all been mistakenly used. Common names include: orms, worms, wyrms, serpents, flying-serpents and winged snakes. Specific types of dragon include Peluda (a furred dragon that spits water), Tarasque, Guivre and Gargouille (another water-spouting dragon), one of which nearly destroyed Rouen in 520 AD), which are all from France; and Lindorms or Lyndwyrms in England. Other cultures have thrown up various names, such as the Persian Musshussu and the Irish Peist. |
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