Leatherback (Noun)

Meaning

Wide-ranging marine turtle with flexible leathery carapace; largest living turtle.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The leatherback turtle is a majestic creature that can be found in the open waters of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans.
  • Leatherbacks are known for their unique shell, which is made of a flexible, leathery material that allows them to dive to great depths.
  • The leatherback is the largest turtle species, with some individuals reaching up to 7 feet in length and weighing over 2,000 pounds.
  • Conservation efforts are underway to protect the leatherback turtle, which is listed as vulnerable due to habitat loss and entanglement in fishing gear.
  • Leatherbacks are also known for their incredible migrations, with some individuals traveling over 10,000 miles in a single year.

Synonyms

  • Leathery Turtle
  • Leatherback Turtle
  • Dermochelys Coriacea

Hypernyms

  • Sea Turtle
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