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The tuatara was given its name by the Maori of New Zealand. Its name means "peaks on the back", as this lizard-like reptile is characterised by a series of peaks along its back. It is considered to be a living fossil, and the most closely related to the dinosaur of all modern creatures.
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What do you call a baby tuatara?
There is no particular name for a baby tuatara. Newly hatched tuatara are called hatchlings, and tuatara that are not yet adult are simply called juvenile tuatara.
What is the order name for tuatara?
Tuatara are reptiles of the order Sphenodontia. They are the only survivors of their order, which has existed since the time of the dinosaurs.
What is the name of animal having 3 eyes?
Tuatara
What does the maori name tuatara mean in English?
The Maori name of tuatara is translated as "peaks on the back". This is because this New Zealand reptile, is characterized by raised peaks along its back.
What is the name of a large lizard like reptile from New Zealand?
tuatara!
Is a tuatara a dragon?
No. Iguanas and tuatara are quite different species. Whilst both iguanas and tuatara are reptiles, the iguana is a type of lizard, whereas the tuatara is not classified as a lizard.
What Vertebrate group is the tuatara in?
The tuatara is a reptile.
How many species of the Tuatara are there?
There are only two species of tuatara: The Northern tuatara (Sphenodon guntheri) and the Brothers Island tuatara (Sphenodon punctatus).
Is a tuatara a mammal?
No, Rhynchocephalia is not a subset of Mammalia. The tuatara is a reptile.
When was Tuatara - comics - created?
Tuatara - comics - was created in 1977.
What is the Latin name for the tuatara lizard?
There are two species: Sphenodon guntheri and Sphenodon punctatus.
Which is faster ssc ultimate aero or ssc tuatara?
SSC Tuatara; 272 mph; Ultimate aero; 268mph. TUATARA WINS
