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1. tuatara
noun. only extant member of the order Rhynchocephalia of large spiny lizard-like diapsid reptiles of coastal islands off New Zealand.
Synonyms
- diapsid
- Sphenodon punctatum
- genus Sphenodon
- diapsid reptile
Antonyms
- subclass Anapsida
- Anapsida
- reptile
- anapsid reptile
Etymology
- tuatara (Maori)
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1. Noun, singular or mass
Scientists believe that it may help the tuatara determine time of day and season of year.