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单词 sea turtle
释义

sea turtle

noun

: any of two families (Cheloniidae and Dermochelyidae) of widely distributed marine turtles that have the feet modified into paddles and that include the green turtle, leatherback, hawksbill, loggerhead, and ridley

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Loggerheads are one of five species of sea turtle known to inhabit the Gulf of Mexico, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service shared. Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2022 There are five species of sea turtle found in the Gulf of Mexico. Zoe Sottile, CNN, 10 Sep. 2022 Whitney Crowder, sea turtle rehabilitation coordinator at Gumbo Limbo Coastal Stewards in Boca Raton, took a look at Andrew’s photos and identified the relatively fresh turtles as two loggerheads and five green turtles. Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022 The tiny sea turtle species flourished in the Gulf of Mexico in the early 20th century, according to NOAA. Orlando Mayorquin, USA TODAY, 20 Aug. 2022 All six sea turtle species found in U.S. waters are protected under the Endangered Species Act. Janet Mcconnaughey, ajc, 17 Aug. 2022 Loggerheads are the most plentiful sea turtle species that nests in Florida. Jim Waymer, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2022 When someone finds a sick or hurt seal, sea turtle, dolphin, or other marine mammal, this rescue and rehabilitation center (the only one in New York State) answers the call. Outside Online, 27 July 2022 Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach focuses on ocean and sea turtle conservation. Miriam Porter, Forbes, 13 May 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined above

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