family chelonidae (Meaning)
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family chelonidae (n)
green turtles; hawksbills
Synonyms & Antonyms of family chelonidae
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family chelonidae Sentence Examples
- Chelonidae, the family of marine turtles, has seven extant species.
- The chelonians, or turtles, are a diverse group of reptiles with a wide range of adaptations to their marine environment.
- The green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), found in tropical and subtropical waters, is the most common species of chelonid.
- The hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) is known for its beautifully patterned shell, which is used to make jewelry and other decorative items.
- The loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) is a large and powerful turtle with a long lifespan of up to 80 years.
- The Kemp's ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys kempii) is the smallest and most endangered species of chelonid.
- The olive ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) is a small, olive-green turtle found in warm, tropical waters.
- The flatback sea turtle (Natator depressus) is found in coastal waters of Australia and Papua New Guinea.
- The Pacific green turtle (Chelonia mydas agassizii) is found in the eastern Pacific Ocean and is closely related to the green sea turtle.
- The black turtle (Chelonia mydas japonica) is a subspecies of the green sea turtle found in the western Pacific Ocean.
FAQs About the word family chelonidae
green turtles; hawksbills
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Chelonidae, the family of marine turtles, has seven extant species.
The chelonians, or turtles, are a diverse group of reptiles with a wide range of adaptations to their marine environment.
The green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), found in tropical and subtropical waters, is the most common species of chelonid.
The hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) is known for its beautifully patterned shell, which is used to make jewelry and other decorative items.
