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geochelone

/ˌdʒiː.əʊˈkiː.lə.ni/

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noun

/ˌdʒiː.əʊˈkiː.lə.ni/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучное название рода крупных сухопутных черепах, обычно известных как гигантские черепахи, обитающих в различных регионах, включая Галапагосские острова, а также части Азии и Африки.

A scientific genus name for a group of large land tortoises, commonly known as giant tortoises, found in various regions including the Galápagos Islands and parts of Asia and Africa.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Giant tortoisesC2formalscientific

    A genus of large, terrestrial tortoises native to tropical regions, known for their long lifespan and slow movement.

    ruГигантские черепахи

    • The Geochelone genus includes the famous Galápagos tortoises.
    • Geochelone species are herbivorous and can weigh over 300 kilograms.
    • Conservation efforts are crucial for protecting Geochelone habitats.

    Synonymsgiant tortoise

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