Leathery Turtle (Noun)
Meaning
Wide-ranging marine turtle with flexible leathery carapace; largest living turtle.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The leathery turtle is a wide-ranging marine turtle with flexible leathery carapace and is the largest living turtle.
- Leathery turtles are known for their unique ability to dive to great depths in search of food.
- A leathery turtle was spotted swimming near the coral reef, its massive body gliding effortlessly through the water.
- The leathery turtle's diet consists mainly of jellyfish and other soft-bodied organisms.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect the leathery turtle and its habitats from the dangers of pollution and overfishing.