marine iguana en · NOUN
Meanings
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A species of iguana, Amblyrhynchus cristatus, native to the Galápagos Islands, that can forage in the water.
Marine iguanas line the shores of the islands, and are usually seen sprawled over lava rocks near the sea.
1991, Martha Holmes, Sea Trek, BBC Books, page 44:
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| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| marine iguanas | Number=Plur | lexicographic |