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tetrapods

/ˈtetrəpɒdz/ /ˈtetrəpɑːdz/

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noun

Vierfüßer

Any vertebrate with four limbs.

Examples :

"Dogs, cats, and humans are all examples of tetrapods because they have four limbs. "

Hunde, Katzen und Menschen sind allesamt Beispiele für Vierfüßer, da sie vier Gliedmaßen haben.

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noun

Tetrapoden

Any vertebrate (such as birds or snakes) that has evolved from early tetrapods; especially any member of the superclass Tetrapoda

Examples :

"The class learned that tetrapods, including amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and birds, all share a common ancestor with four limbs. "

Die Klasse lernte, dass Tetrapoden, darunter Amphibien, Reptilien, Säugetiere und Vögel, alle einen gemeinsamen Vorfahren mit vier Gliedmaßen haben.

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noun

Tetrapoden

A concrete structure with arms, used to arrest wave energy along the shore in sea defence projects.

Examples :

"The beach was protected from erosion by a line of massive tetrapods, interlocking to break the force of the waves. "

Der Strand wurde durch eine Reihe massiver Tetrapoden vor Erosion geschützt, die sich verzahnten, um die Kraft der Wellen zu brechen.

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