Genus Amblyrhynchus (Noun)
Meaning
Marine iguanas.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Galapagos Islands are home to a unique species of marine iguana, classified under the genus Amblyrhynchus, that can live up to 12 years in the wild.
- Amblyrhynchus cristatus, a large species within the genus Amblyrhynchus, can be found along the coastlines and islands of the eastern Pacific Ocean.
- A research team recently discovered that marine iguanas within the genus Amblyrhynchus exhibit unusual salt-excretion glands to regulate their body's sodium levels.
- During breeding season, the genus Amblyrhynchus species tend to display distinct characteristics and mating behaviors on land and near shorelines.
- Taxonomic classifications of marine iguanas are placed within the genus Amblyrhynchus due to the reptile's remarkable ability to dive into cold water in search of seaweed and marine algae.