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sphenodon

/sfɪˈnəʊ.dɒn/

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noun

/sfɪˈnəʊ.dɒn/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучное существительное, обозначающее род рептилий, совпадающий с отрядом Rhynchocephalia, который включает туатар.

A scientific noun referring to a genus of reptiles that is coextensive with the order Rhynchocephalia, which includes the tuataras.

proper noun

  1. C2formalscientific

    A genus of reptiles that includes the tuatara, which is the only living member of the order Rhynchocephalia.

    ruСфенодон

    • The Sphenodon is native to New Zealand.
    • Scientists study the Sphenodon to understand reptile evolution.
    • The Sphenodon has a unique third eye on its head.
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