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Definition of mourning gecko
mourning gecko
Plural:mourning geckos
mourning gecko Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A small, primarily nocturnal species of gecko (Lepidodactylus lugubris) widespread in tropical coastal areas of the Pacific and Indian Oceans, renowned for being an almost entirely female species that reproduces through parthenogenesis.
Example
"Because the mourning gecko reproduces via parthenogenesis, a single female placed in an enclosure can eventually produce an entire colony."
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mourning gecko. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mourning gecko