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The tuatara of New Zealand has a third eye, but it does not have vision capabilities. The third eye is called the parietal eye. Although it has a lens, retina and nerve connection, it is not functional as an eye. it grows on top of the reptile's head, under the skin, and is not visible.
Scientists have not been able to determine the function of this third eye, but it is thought that light falling on this third eye may influence certain biological functions such as sleep and hibernation.
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What eats tuataras?
buttholes
What eat tuataras?
buttholes
Are tuataras protected?
Yes
Do tuataras take care for their young?
no
What is the tuataras habitat?
offshore newzealand.
What are tuataras habits?
They live in buts!
What do you call baby tuataras?
hatchlings
How old are the Tuataras in New Zealand?
If you mean Tuataras, the native lizards, no one is certain how old they can get, but on an average around 80 years.
What animals belongs to order sphenodonta?
Tuataras
How many Tuataras are left in NZ?
25,967
Who developed first Therapsids or tuataras?
Therapsids
How are humans affecting tuataras?
Humans are affecting tuataras primarily through habitat destruction, introduction of predators such as rats and cats, and climate change. These factors threaten the survival of tuataras by reducing their available habitat, increasing predation pressure, and impacting their ability to regulate body temperature. Conservation efforts are being implemented to mitigate these impacts and ensure the long-term survival of tuataras.
