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Sphaerodactylus

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Translingual

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Sphaerodactylus thompsoni

Etymology

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From New Latin Sphaerodactylus, from Ancient Greek σφαῖρα (sphaîra, sphere) + Ancient Greek δάκτυλος (dáktulos, finger), referring to the rounded shape of the toes of these lizards. sphaero- (sphere, sphero-) +‎ -dactylus (finger).

Proper noun

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Sphaerodactylus m

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Sphaerodactylidae – various gekkonid lizards.

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