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genus Caretta

genus Caretta

8.3
A group of large sea turtles that includes the loggerhead turtle
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs kəˈrɛtə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Caretta
  • The genus Caretta includes the well-known loggerhead turtle found in oceans worldwide.

Examples

  • Egg-laying patterns of turtles in the genus Caretta have been carefully studied by zoologists.

  • Research on the genus Caretta has contributed to marine conservation efforts.

  • The genus Caretta includes several species of sea turtles.

  • Did you know that the genus Caretta is known for its large size?

  • The genus Caretta includes the loggerhead turtle, which is the largest hard-shelled turtle in the world.

  • Scientists are studying the genus Caretta to learn more about their migration patterns.

  • Many species within the genus Caretta face threats from habitat loss and pollution.

Synonyms

Caretta
vsgenus Caretta
  • Specialized
9.5

A sea turtle with a large head like the loggerhead that lives in warm and mild oceans worldwide

is the basic genus term without extra trait details

Surface Forms

genus Caretta singular
genera Caretta plural

Morphology

genus + Caretta

The phrase combines the common biological term 'genus' with the taxonomic name 'Caretta', so its meaning — the genus named Caretta (a group of sea turtles) — is directly derivable from the parts. This is a standard, cross-linguistic taxonomic construction, making it immediately understandable to learners who know both constituents.

Etymology

Genus Caretta comes from the way scientists name animals: genus means a group and Caretta was the name used for the big-headed loggerhead turtle, so imagine a loggerhead wearing a little name tag that says 'Caretta'. That's why genus Caretta refers to the group of large sea turtles that includes the loggerhead.