tuatara
更新时间:2026-07-09 23:01:08 栏目: 英语词典
更新时间:2026-07-09 23:01:08 栏目: 英语词典
[tʊəˈtɑːrə] 或 [tuːəˈtɑːrə]
Tuatara 指的是一种生活在新西兰的爬行动物,它是唯一存活至今的刺尾蜥科(Sphenodontidae)物种。Tuatara 看起来像蜥蜴,但与现代的蜥蜴不同,它是一个非常古老的物种,通常被称为“活化石”。
刺尾蜥 或 塔塔拉蜥(这是它的中文名)
读音可以分为**“tu-a-ta-ra”**,强调第二个音节。
Tuatara 是一种新西兰特有的物种,适应了极其严苛的环境条件,是古代爬行动物的现存代表。
The tuatara is often referred to as a "living fossil" because of its ancient lineage.
Tuataras are nocturnal creatures, primarily active at night.
Unlike most reptiles, tuataras have a third eye on the top of their heads.
The tuatara's diet consists mainly of insects, small lizards, and some plants.
Scientists study the tuatara to understand evolutionary biology and genetics.
Tuataras are found only in New Zealand, mostly on small offshore islands.
The tuatara has survived for millions of years, making it one of the oldest reptile species.
Due to their slow metabolism, tuataras can live for over 100 years.
Conservation efforts are underway