Amblyrhynchus Cristatus (Noun)
Meaning
Shore-dwelling seaweed-eating lizard of the Galapagos Islands.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The amblyrhynchus cristatus is a unique species of lizard found only on the Galapagos Islands, where it inhabits the shores and feeds on seaweed.
- Marine iguanas, also known as amblyrhynchus cristatus, are the only lizards in the world that can live and forage in the sea.
- On the Galapagos Islands, the amblyrhynchus cristatus can be seen basking in the sun on rocks near the shore, waiting for the tide to bring in seaweed.
- Scientists have been studying the amblyrhynchus cristatus to learn more about its adaptations to a marine environment and its role in the ecosystem of the Galapagos Islands.
- The amblyrhynchus cristatus is an important part of the Galapagos Islands' ecosystem, serving as both a predator and prey for other animals in the area.