Genus Sphenodon (Noun)
Meaning
Coextensive with the order Rhynchocephalia: tuataras.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Sphenodon is a reptile that is native to New Zealand and is the only living member of the order Rhynchocephalia.
- The tuatara, a reptile belonging to the genus Sphenodon, has remained largely unchanged since the time of the dinosaurs.
- In the genus Sphenodon, the most distinctive feature is the spiky crest that runs along the back of the animal.
- Scientists have been studying the genus Sphenodon to gain insights into the evolution of reptiles.
- The genus Sphenodon is often referred to as a "living fossil" due to its unique characteristics and long history.