loggerhead
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8.2
- noun
- /ˈlɔɡərˌhɛd/
- US
:
tortuga boba
- The loggerhead turtle is known for its powerful jaws and can be found in warm seas.
- loggerhead turtle
- loggerhead turtle populations
Examples
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The loggerhead was apparently less desirable because of its dark, oily meat, although smaller loggerheads were reportedly more palatable (True, 1884; Munroe, 1898).
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Currently, it is illegal to land shortnose sturgeon or loggerhead turtles because they are protected by the federal government.
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Most were loggerheads, although the data indicated that some greens and hawksbills were taken.
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Although not the main target species, loggerheads became more important as greens became scarce, and they were probably taken whenever encountered.
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However, there is no evidence that large numbers of loggerheads were turned, although they nested in considerable abundance along the U.S. southeast coast.
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No sea turtles were observed in eastern Louisiana despite the presence of a loggerhead nesting beach in the Chandeleur Islands.
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The green turtle was originally the main target species, but there were also considerable landings of loggerheads as the greens became scarce in Florida waters.
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In 1930, the "turtles" category was split into loggerhead, green, hawksbill, snapping, and softshell turtle categories.
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Eighteen individuals were observed, including 10 loggerheads, 2 leatherbacks, 1 hawksbill, and 5 unidentified sea turtles.
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Total estimated numbers caught were 8,142 sharks, 148 rays, 984 finfish, and 2 loggerhead turtles.
Academic text (1997)
Synonyms
1
4.8
A large sea turtle with a broad head that eats crabs and fish
A large sea turtle called the loggerhead that eats other animals and lives in warm and temperate oceans worldwide
Compounds
- Specialized
1
9.3
A small North American bird with black eye bands that often sticks its food on thorns
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Loggerhead for the sea turtle comes from the same parts log and head because the turtle has a very large head, almost like a 'log'. That big head and strong jaws help it crush shells, so the name points to the turtle's large head and power.