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desert tortoise

 

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Noun desert tortoise has 1 sense
  1. desert tortoise, Gopherus agassizii - burrowing tortoise of the arid western United States and northern Mexico; may be reclassified as a member of genus Xerobates
    --1 is a kind of tortoise
    --1 is a member of Gopherus, genus Gopherus

Definitions from the Web

Term: Desert Tortoise

Description:

The desert tortoise, known by the scientific name Gopherus agassizii, is a species of tortoise native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It is a herbivorous reptile, characterized by a dome-shaped carapace and strong limbs adapted to life in arid desert regions. The desert tortoise is a long-lived species that plays a crucial role in its ecosystem.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: Animal Species

Example sentence: The desert tortoise is listed as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act.

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Sense 2: Pet

Example sentence: I adopted a desert tortoise and created a suitable enclosure for its needs.

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Sense 3: Conservation and Habitat

Example sentence: Efforts are being made to protect the desert tortoise's habitat from encroaching urban development.

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