Chelonia
- noun
- /kəˈloʊniə/
- Specialized
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Quelonia
- Scientists have studied the evolution of Chelonia for decades to understand their adaptation to aquatic life.
Examples
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Conservation efforts focus on protecting endangered species within Chelonia worldwide.
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The Chelonia order includes various species of turtles.
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The Chelonia order encompasses both terrestrial tortoises and marine turtles.
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Many scientists study Chelonia to understand their habitat.
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The Chelonia are known for their hard shells and slow movements.
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Conservationists are working hard to protect the Chelonia from extinction.
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Many biologists study the behaviors of Chelonia to better understand their habitats.
Synonyms
A group of animals that includes turtles and tortoises
A group of reptiles that includes all turtles and tortoises
A group of reptiles that includes all turtles and tortoises
A group of reptiles that includes all turtles and tortoises
Animals like turtles and tortoises with a shell that covers their body
Compounds
- Specialized
A large sea turtle with green flesh that lives in warm tropical oceans, called the green turtle
Surface Forms
Etymology
Chelonia comes from the old Greek word chelone meaning 'tortoise', so the name was given to the whole group of animals made up of turtles and tortoises.
