Lesson 15: Names of Reptiles
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Barnacle
/ˈbɑːr.nɪ.kəl/
noun
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a marine crustacean that attaches itself permanently to underwater surfaces
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The old ship's hull was covered with barnacles.

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marine crustacean, sea acorn
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barnacle-covered, ship barnacles, remove barnacles
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Viper
/ˈvaɪ.pər/
noun
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a venomous snake with large hinged fangs that typically has a thick body and gives birth to live young
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The viper coiled up when it sensed danger.

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serpent, snake, adder
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venomous viper, viper bite, pit viper
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Cobra
/ˈkoʊ.brə/
noun
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a venomous snake with a hood that can be spread when threatened
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The cobra raised its hood and hissed at the intruder.

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snake, serpent, viper
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king cobra, cobra bite, cobra venom, hooded cobra
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Crocodile
/ˈkrɒk.ə.daɪl/
noun
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a large reptile with a long mouth and sharp teeth that lives in rivers and lakes in hot countries
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The crocodile slowly moved through the murky water.

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gator, reptile
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Nile crocodile, saltwater crocodile, crocodile tears, crocodile skin
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Alligator
/ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tər/
noun
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a large reptile similar to a crocodile but with a shorter, wider head
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The alligator basked in the sun on the riverbank.

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gator, crocodilian
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American alligator, alligator wrestling, alligator leather, baby alligator
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Tadpole
/ˈtæd.poʊl/
noun
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the larval stage of a frog or toad, having gills and a tail
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The pond was full of tadpoles swimming around.

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pollywog, frog larva
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adult frog, mature toad
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tadpole stage, pond tadpoles, tadpole development
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Newt
/nuːt/
noun
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a small amphibian with a long tail that lives both in water and on land
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The newt swam gracefully in the pond.

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salamander, amphibian, triton
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smooth newt, great crested newt, pond newt, newt larvae
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Porpoise
/ˈpɔː.pəs/
noun
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a small toothed whale with a low triangular dorsal fin and a blunt rounded snout
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The porpoise jumped gracefully out of the water.

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dolphin, whale, cetacean
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harbor porpoise, porpoise pod, finless porpoise
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Boa
/ˈboʊ.ə/
noun
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a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction
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The boa constrictor wrapped around its prey.

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python, constrictor, serpent
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boa constrictor, rainbow boa, tree boa, boa python
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Chameleon
/kəˈmiː.li.ən/
noun
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a lizard that can change color to match its surroundings
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The chameleon changed its color from green to brown.

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lizard, reptile
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color-changing chameleon, chameleon tongue, pet chameleon
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Snail
/sneɪl/
noun
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a small soft creature with a shell on its back that moves very slowly
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The snail left a shiny trail as it crawled across the leaf.

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gastropod, mollusk
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garden snail, sea snail, snail trail, snail shell
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Reptile
/ˈrep.taɪl/
noun
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a cold-blooded animal with scaly skin that lays eggs on land
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The lizard is a common reptile found in gardens.

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cold-blooded animal
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mammal, bird
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reptile species, reptile skin, reptile habitat
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Lizard
/ˈlɪz.ɚd/
noun
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a cold-blooded reptile with a long body, four legs, and a tail
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A small lizard ran across the garden wall.

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gecko, iguana, chameleon
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pet lizard, desert lizard, lizard species
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Amphibious
/æmˈfɪb.i.əs/
adjective
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able to live both on land and in water
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Frogs are amphibious animals that can survive in both environments.

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dual-habitat, semi-aquatic, versatile
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terrestrial, aquatic, land-dwelling
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amphibious vehicle, amphibious assault, amphibious creatures
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Snake
/sneɪk/
noun
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a long, legless reptile that moves by sliding along the ground
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The snake slithered through the grass quietly.

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serpent, viper
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snake bite, poisonous snake, snake skin
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Frog
/frɒɡ/
noun
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a tailless amphibian with a short squat body, moist smooth skin, and very long hind legs for leaping
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The frog jumped into the pond with a splash.

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amphibian, toad, tadpole
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tree frog, pond frog, frog legs
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Conch
/kɒŋk/
noun
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a large sea shell that can be used as a horn; the marine mollusk that lives in such a shell
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The fisherman blew the conch shell to signal the end of the day.

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shell, sea shell, mollusk
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conch shell, blow conch, queen conch, conch horn
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Black Snake
/blæk sneɪk/
noun
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a snake with dark or black colored skin
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The black snake slithered through the grass.

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dark snake, serpent, reptile
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white snake
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black snake bite, venomous black snake, harmless black snake
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Oyster
/ˈɔɪ.stər/
noun
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a type of shellfish that can be eaten and sometimes contains pearls
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She ordered fresh oysters at the seafood restaurant.

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bivalve, shellfish, mollusk
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pearl oyster, raw oysters, oyster shell, oyster farm
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Python
/ˈpaɪ.θən/
noun
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a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction
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The python wrapped around its prey tightly.

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constrictor snake, boa
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venomous snake
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python coils, reticulated python, python habitat
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Hood
/hʊd/
noun
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the expandable neck region of certain snakes like cobras; a covering for the head
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The cobra spread its hood when it felt threatened.

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cowl, covering, cap
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cobra hood, spread hood, hooded snake, hood expansion
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Crab
/kræb/
noun
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a crustacean with a broad carapace, stalked eyes, and five pairs of legs, the first pair of which are modified as pincers
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The crab scuttled sideways across the sand.

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crustacean, shellfish
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hermit crab, crab cakes, crab claws
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