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tuatara

/ˌtuː.əˈtɑː.rə/

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noun

/ˌtuː.əˈtɑː.rə/C2formalscientific
  • ruКрупная, колючая, похожая на ящерицу рептилия, обитающая на прибрежных островах Новой Зеландии, и единственный выживший представитель отряда Rhynchocephalia.

A large, spiny, lizard-like reptile native to coastal islands off New Zealand, and the only surviving member of the order Rhynchocephalia.

  1. Unique New Zealand reptileC1formal

    A large, spiny, lizard-like reptile found only on coastal islands off New Zealand, and the sole surviving member of the order Rhynchocephalia.

    ruГаттерия

    • The tuatara is often called a living fossil due to its ancient lineage.
    • Scientists study the tuatara to understand the evolution of reptiles.
    • Conservation efforts are crucial to protect the remaining tuatara populations.
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