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genus chelonia

 

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Noun genus chelonia has 1 sense
  1. Chelonia, genus Chelonia - green turtles
    --1 is a kind of reptile genus
    --1 is a member of
     Cheloniidae, family Cheloniidae, Chelonidae, family Chelonidae
    --1 has members: green turtle, Chelonia mydas

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Genus Chelonia

Definition: A genus of large turtles, including the green sea turtle and the hawksbill turtle.

Sense 1: In zoology, the genus Chelonia refers to a group of marine turtles that belong to the family Cheloniidae.

Sense 2: In taxonomy, Chelonia is a genus in the family Testudinidae, commonly known as tortoises.

Sense 3: Chelonia is a genus of reptiles characterized by their hard, protective shells.

Examples:

Example 1: The green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) is a member of the genus Chelonia.

Example 2: The hawksbill turtle (Chelonia imbricata) is another species within genus Chelonia.

Example 3: Tortoises, such as the Galapagos giant tortoise, also fall under the genus Chelonia.

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