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plural geckos also geckoes
: any of numerous small chiefly tropical and nocturnal insectivorous lizards (family Gekkonidae)
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Found in Baie De Baly National Park, this arboreal gecko is named after wildlife photographer Arne Hartig for his contributions to gecko exploration.
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Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025
The team also discovered two more new species of dwarf gecko: Lygodactylus arnei and Lygodactylus andavambato.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2025
Anna-av/Getty Images The structure of the gecko's toes have inspired many a previous product—from special superglues through to 'spiderman'-style climbing suits—but such have long proven difficult to emulate in medical and personal care products.
—Health Reporter, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
The team also discovered a second new species of bent-toed gecko in Himachal Pradesh.
—Aspen Pflughoeft
july 24, Miami Herald, 24 July 2025
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Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025
The team also discovered two more new species of dwarf gecko: Lygodactylus arnei and Lygodactylus andavambato.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2025
Anna-av/Getty Images The structure of the gecko's toes have inspired many a previous product—from special superglues through to 'spiderman'-style climbing suits—but such have long proven difficult to emulate in medical and personal care products.
—Health Reporter, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
The team also discovered a second new species of bent-toed gecko in Himachal Pradesh.
—Aspen Pflughoeft
july 24, Miami Herald, 24 July 2025
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“Gecko.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gecko. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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gecko
noun
plural geckos or geckoes
: any of numerous small harmless chiefly tropical lizards that eat insects and are active at night
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