marine iguana

noun

: a shore-dwelling seaweed-eating iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) of the Galápagos Islands that often feeds in the sea

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Brazil's Ecosystems Are Under Threat — but These Eco-lodges Are Trying to Save Them Galápagos Islands, Ecuador These volcanic islands are world-famous for their diverse wildlife, including giant tortoises, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, and penguins. —

Lily Bunker, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2024 The red-footed booby, a kissin’ cousin of the blue-footed variety, is also found in the Galapagos, as are marine iguanas, Darwin’s finches, sea lions and giant tortoises. —

Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2024 Galápagos Islands, Ecuador Readers love this South American destination for the chance to see an unparalleled diversity of wildlife in their natural habitat, including giant tortoises, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, and sea lions. —

Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024 Highlights include the Galápagos giant tortoise, marine iguana, and blue-footed booby. —

Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for marine iguana

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1924, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of marine iguana was in 1924

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“Marine iguana.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marine%20iguana. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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