Genus Chelonia (Noun)
Meaning
Green turtles.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Green turtles are members of the genus Chelonia, a group of sea turtles that are known for their distinctive shells.
- The genus Chelonia includes several species of green turtles that can be found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world.
- Researchers have been studying the behavior of the genus Chelonia for decades, learning more about the habitat and migration patterns of these marine animals.
- Green turtles, part of the genus Chelonia, have been listed as endangered due to habitat loss, pollution, and other environmental factors.
- Scientists believe that the genus Chelonia diverged from other turtle groups millions of years ago, and since then has evolved into several distinct species of green turtles.