genus sphenodon

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Noun genus sphenodon has 1 sense

Sphenodon, genus Sphenodon - coextensive with the order Rhynchocephalia: tuataras
--₁ is a kind of reptile genus
--₁ is a member of Rhynchocephalia, order Rhynchocephalia
--₁ has members: tuatara, Sphenodon punctatum

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Term: Genus Sphenodon

Definition:

The term "genus Sphenodon" refers to a group of reptiles that includes the only living species of tuatara.

Sample Sentences:

The genus Sphenodon is endemic to New Zealand.
Scientists believe that the genus Sphenodon has existed for more than 200 million years.
One distinguishing feature of the genus Sphenodon is the presence of a "third eye" on top of their heads.

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