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Meaning of Argentine black and white tegu | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

the largest tegu lizard, native to eastern and central South America (Salvator merianae).

Equivalents

Español tegu argentino
Português teiú-gigante

Examples

“Tupinambis merianae, otherwise known as the Argentine Black and White tegu, has had a complicated taxonomic history […]”
“A large, opportunistic lizard, the Argentine black and white tegu is at home in a variety of habitats, including villages and the outskirts of cities.”
“The Argentine black and white tegu, already a problem in Florida and Georgia, has the “potential to be a big issue” if the reptile is able to establish itself in the region[…]”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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