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marine iguana

/məˈriːn ɪˈɡwɑːnə/

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/məˈriːn ɪˈɡwɑːnə/B2formalscientific
  • ruВид игуаны, обитающий только на Галапагосских островах, известный как единственная ящерица в мире, добывающая пищу в море, питающаяся водорослями и морской травой.

A species of iguana found only on the Galápagos Islands, known for being the only lizard in the world that forages in the sea, feeding on algae and seaweed.

  1. Marine IguanaB2formal

    A species of iguana found only on the Galápagos Islands, known for its ability to forage in the sea and feed on algae.

    ruМорская игуана

    • The marine iguana is the only lizard in the world that swims in the ocean.
    • Marine iguanas have flattened tails to help them move through water.
    • These reptiles bask on volcanic rocks to warm up after diving.