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tetrapods

/ˈtetrəpɒdz/ /ˈtetrəpɑːdz/

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noun

Tétrapodes

Any vertebrate with four limbs.

Examples :

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

Les chiens, les chats et les humains sont tous des exemples de tétrapodes car ils ont quatre membres.

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noun

Tétrapodes

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. "

La classe a appris que les tétrapodes, y compris les amphibiens, les reptiles, les mammifères et les oiseaux, partagent tous un ancêtre commun avec quatre membres.

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noun

Tétrapodes

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. "

La plage était protégée de l'érosion par une ligne de tétrapodes massifs, s'imbriquant pour briser la force des vagues.

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