i been tring to look this up but could not find
2007-10-05 16:03:16 · 4 answers · asked by jd 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
Komodo is where Komodo Dragons live.
Komodo is an Indonesian Island
Coordinates: 8.55° S 119.45° ECoordinates: 8.55° S 119.45° E
According to Wikipeida: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Komodo_dragon
"The Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis), also known as the Komodo Monitor, Komodo Island Monitor, Ora (to the natives of Komodo), or simply Komodo, is the largest living species of lizard, growing to an average length of 2-3 metres (approximately 6.5-10 feet). This great length is attributed to island gigantism, as there are no carnivorous mammals to fill the niche in the islands that they live on, and the Komodo dragon's low metabolic rate. As a result of its great size, these lizards are apex predators, dominating the ecosystems in which they live. Komodo dragons are a member of the monitor lizard family Varanidae, and the clade Toxicofera. They only inhabit the islands of Komodo, Rinca (or Rintja), Padar, Flores, Gili Motang, Owadi, and Samiin in central Indonesia."
According to Wikipeida: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Komodo_%28island%29
"Komodo is an island of Indonesia with a surface area of 390 km² and over 2000 inhabitants. The inhabitants of the island are descendents of former convicts who were exiled to the island, who have mixed themselves with the Bugis from Sulawesi. The population are primarily adherents of Islam. However, there is also a Christian and Hindu minority.
It belongs to the Lesser Sunda Islands and is a part of the Komodo National Park. Particularly notable here is the native Komodo dragon. In addition, the island is a popular destination for diving. Administratively, it is part of the East Nusa Tenggara province."
2007-10-05 16:09:01 · answer #1 · answered by Dan S 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What Does Komodo Dragon Mean
2017-01-09 11:40:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure Komodo is the island they live on.
2007-10-05 16:07:06 · answer #3 · answered by mpsol 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it means large lizard
2007-10-06 06:34:36 · answer #4 · answered by Mal-mal 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋