How to Use marine iguana in a Sentence
marine iguana
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These teeth look remarkably like those of the marine iguana from the Galápagos, which grazes algae from the rocks.
—National Geographic, 27 June 2019
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Think of the iconic example of the baby marine iguana getting chased by a horde of snakes in Planet Earth II.
—Erin Berger, Outside Online, 30 Apr. 2021
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Among its rare and exclusive wildlife are giant tortoises, marine iguanas, penguins, finches, crakes, and species of mice found nowhere else in the world.
—Popular Science, 21 Jan. 2020
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The next evening, after a day kayaking and swimming on Tortuga Bay, with marine iguanas, sea turtles and more reef sharks, Kristin focused the class on inversions.
—Jill Gleeson, Woman's Day, 4 Apr. 2017
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One species, Simosuchus, has teeth similar to modern marine iguanas, which graze on algae growing on seaside rocks.
—Jason Daley, Smithsonian, 28 June 2019
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The Galápagos Islands are already famous for their unique reptiles, from giant tortoises to rock-dwelling marine iguanas.
—Jason G. Goldman, National Geographic, 27 Nov. 2019
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Alongside the pink iguanas, the Galápagos are home to various other species that only exist in the region, such as the giant Galápagos tortoise, the Galápagos penguin and the marine iguana.
—Jacquelyne Germain, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2022
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The Galápagos Islands are home to multiple species that can't be found anywhere on earth, including the giant Galápagos tortoise, the marine iguana and the Galápagos penguin.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2022
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The archipelago is located about 620 miles from the coast of Ecuador is home to unique species including Galapagos penguin, marine iguanas, albatross and giant tortoises.
—NBC News, 24 Dec. 2019
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Discover ecological treasures ranging from the Amazon’s macaws and monkeys to the endemic marine iguanas and giant tortoises of the Galápagos.
—National Geographic, 10 Sep. 2019
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Contrary to their fierce, spiky-headed appearance, marine iguanas are herbivores, feeding primarily on algae and seaweed.
—National Geographic, 7 June 2019
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The Galapagos Islands are home to numerous exotic flora and fauna, including marine iguanas and giant tortoises.
—Fox News, 24 Dec. 2019
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