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Lepidochelys

Lepidochelys

9.9
A group of sea turtles that includes Kemp's and olive ridleys
  • noun
  • /ˌlɛpɪˈdɒkəˌliːz/
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Lepidochelys includes both the Kemp's ridley and the olive ridley sea turtles.

Examples

  • The genus Lepidochelys includes both the Kemp's ridley and the olive ridley sea turtles.

  • The Lepidochelys genus includes some of the smallest sea turtles.

  • Conservation efforts have helped increase the number of Lepidochelys turtles in the wild.

  • Researchers are studying the nesting habits of Lepidochelys populations along the coast.

  • The Lepidochelys turtles are known for their unique nesting behavior.

  • Conservation efforts have helped increase the number of Lepidochelys turtles in the wild.

  • Researchers are studying the nesting habits of Lepidochelys populations along the coast.

Compounds

Lepidochelys olivacea
  • Specialized
9.9

An olive green sea turtle that comes ashore on tropical beaches to lay eggs in large groups

Surface Forms

Lepidochelys singular
Lepidochelyses plural

Etymology

Lepidochelys comes from Greek parts lepido- ('scale') and -chelys ('turtle'), so it literally means 'scaled turtle'. That's why the name fits these ridley sea turtles, such as the Kemp's ridley and the olive ridley.