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Chelonia

Chelonia

9.5
A group of sea turtles that includes the green turtle
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Quelonia
  • The Chelonia genus includes the green turtle.

Examples

  • Did you know that Chelonia refers to a genus of sea turtles?

  • Chelonia is commonly known for including the green turtle, one of the largest sea turtles.

  • Marine biologists study the habitats of Chelonia in tropical oceans around the world.

  • The conservation status of Chelonia is a concern due to habitat loss and poaching.

  • Chelonia includes several marine turtle species, most notably the endangered green turtle.

  • Researchers focus on the migration patterns of Chelonia to better understand their life cycle.

  • Many people are fascinated by Chelonia because of their unique adaptations for living in the ocean.

Compounds

Chelonia mydas
  • Specialized
9.8

A large sea turtle with green flesh that lives in warm tropical oceans, called the green turtle

order Chelonia
  • Specialized
9.7

A group of animals that includes turtles and tortoises

Surface Forms

Chelonia singular
Chelonias plural

Etymology

The genus name Chelonia also comes from Greek chelone 'tortoise', which is why the green turtle Chelonia mydas has a name that marks it as a true turtle.