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tuatara

/ˌtuː.əˈtɑː.rə/

Traducción: Reptil grande, espinoso y parecido a una lagartija, endémico de las islas costeras de Nueva Zelanda, y único superviviente del orden Rhynchocephalia.

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/ˌtuː.əˈtɑː.rə/C2formalscientific
  • esReptil grande, espinoso y parecido a una lagartija, endémico de las islas costeras de Nueva Zelanda, y único superviviente del orden 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.

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    • 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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