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Hybrid Iguana
The Hybrid Iguana is a first generation hybrid, which is the result of cross breeding betweed a male marine iguana and a female land Iguana. These have been detected recently DNA at South Plaza Island in the Galapagos Islands.This is thought to be due to reduction in the quantity of seaweed due to climate change.
The Marine Iguanas have sharp claws and are able to grip rock under seawater and eat seaweed, whereas land iguanas have no sharp claws and are unable to climb on the cacti which are their staple foods. Due to decreased quantities of seaweed, marine iguanas seek food on the land and male marine iguanas rake over land Iguanas colony which is formed by single male land iguana and several of females. Hybrid iguanas are a genetic success, they have sharp claws and can climb on cacti and also eat seaweeds underwater. It is considered that the hybrid iguana can survive in both sea and land environment.
See also
Hybrid (biology)
External links
21-a Hybrid iguana - Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
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