Sphenodon Punctatum (Noun)
Meaning
Only extant member of the order Rhynchocephalia of large spiny lizard-like diapsid reptiles of coastal islands off New Zealand.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The tuatara, also known as sphenodon punctatum, is a reptile native to New Zealand that has remained relatively unchanged since the Triassic period.
- Sphenodon punctatum is a rare and protected species, primarily found on a few islands off the coast of New Zealand.
- A team of conservationists was working to relocate sphenodon punctatum to a safe sanctuary to breed and increase the population.
- Sphenodon punctatum has a unique crest of spines running down its back, which is more pronounced in males during mating season.
- Researchers studying sphenodon punctatum have found that the species has a low rate of genetic variation, making conservation efforts challenging.