tuatara
US /ˌtuːəˈtɑːrə/
UK /ˌtuː.əˈtɑː.rə/
名词
大蜥蜴
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.
大蜥蜴因其古老的血统常被称为“活化石”。
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Conservation efforts are crucial to protect the endangered tuatara population.
保护濒危的大蜥蜴种群至关重要。