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chelonia mydas

 

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Noun chelonia mydas has 1 sense
  1. green turtle, Chelonia mydas - large tropical turtle with greenish flesh used for turtle soup
    --1 is a kind of sea turtle, marine turtle
    --1 is a member of Chelonia, genus Chelonia

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Chelonia mydas

Description:

Chelonia mydas, commonly known as the green sea turtle, is a species of sea turtle belonging to the family Cheloniidae. It is widespread in tropical and subtropical oceans around the world and is known for its green-colored fat and carapace.

Sense 1 (Noun - Animal):

Chelonia mydas refers to the green sea turtle, a large marine turtle species characterized by its smooth carapace and herbivorous diet.

Example sentence: The chelonia mydas migrates long distances to nest on sandy beaches.

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Sense 2 (Noun - Genus):

Chelonia mydas is the scientific name of the genus that encompasses the green sea turtle species and other closely related sea turtle species.

Example sentence: Chelonia mydas is commonly studied by marine biologists due to its ecological importance.

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Sense 3 (Adjective - Popular):

The term "chelonia mydas" is occasionally used as an adjective to describe something related to or resembling the green sea turtle.

Example sentence: The beach resort offers chelonia mydas tours to educate visitors about these fascinating creatures.

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Sense 4 (Adjective - Local):

In certain local regions, "chelonia mydas" may refer to a specific variety or sub-species of green sea turtle unique to that area.

Example sentence: The chelonia mydas found in the Galapagos Islands display distinct feeding behaviors compared to other populations.

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