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amblyrhynchus

/ˌæm.blɪˈrɪŋ.kəs/

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noun

/ˌæm.blɪˈrɪŋ.kəs/formalscientific
  • ruРод морских игуан, в частности относящийся к единственному существующему виду ящериц, добывающих пищу в море, обитающих в основном на Галапагосских островах.

A genus of marine iguanas, specifically referring to the only extant species of lizard that forages in the sea, found primarily in the Galápagos Islands.

proper noun

  1. Marine IguanaC2formalscientific

    A genus of iguanas found only on the Galápagos Islands, known for their ability to forage in the sea.

    ruМорская игуана

    • The Amblyrhynchus is the only lizard that feeds in the ocean.
    • Scientists study Amblyrhynchus to understand adaptation to marine environments.
    • The Amblyrhynchus has a flattened tail for swimming.

    Synonymsmarine iguana

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