tuatara
US /ˌtuːəˈtɑːrə/
UK /ˌtuː.əˈtɑː.rə/
名詞
ムカシトカゲ
a nocturnal, lizard-like reptile endemic to New Zealand, the only surviving member of its order (Rhynchocephalia). It is known for its parietal eye and long lifespan.
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The tuatara is often called a 'living fossil' because of its ancient lineage.
ムカシトカゲは、その古代の系統からしばしば「生きている化石」と呼ばれます。
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Conservation efforts are crucial to protect the endangered tuatara population.
絶滅危惧種のムカシトカゲの個体数を保護するためには、保全活動が不可欠です。