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Amblyrhynchus

Amblyrhynchus

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A type of iguana that lives in the Galápagos and swims to eat sea plants
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Amblyrhynchus is a remarkable species that can dive into the ocean to feed on algae.

Examples

  • The Amblyrhynchus is the only marine iguana in the world.

  • Researchers studied the unique adaptations of Amblyrhynchus to a marine environment.

  • Only Amblyrhynchus regularly feed in the sea among modern lizards.

  • The conservation status of Amblyrhynchus has attracted attention from environmentalists worldwide.

  • I saw an Amblyrhynchus basking on the rocks.

  • On the Galápagos Islands, the Amblyrhynchus is known for its unique ability to swim and forage in saltwater.

  • Scientists are fascinated by the Amblyrhynchus because it is the only iguana that excels in a marine habitat.

Synonyms

marine iguana
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A large dark lizard that lives on Galapagos shores and eats seaweed

is adapted to enter the sea and swim to reach food underwater

Compounds

Amblyrhynchus cristatus
  • Specialized
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A large lizard that lives on Galapagos shores and eats seaweed

Surface Forms

Amblyrhynchus singular
Amblyrhynchuses plural

Etymology

Amblyrhynchus comes from Greek parts ambly- 'blunt' and -rhynchus 'snout', so the name means 'blunt snout'. Like the word rhino ('nose'), this helps you remember the marine iguana with a short, rounded face that swims and eats sea plants.