Lepidochelys (Noun)
Meaning
Ridleys.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Lepidochelys is a genus of sea turtles commonly known as Ridleys, which are found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world.
- The Lepidochelys kempii, also known as the Kemp's Ridley, is the smallest species of sea turtle and is listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List.
- Lepidochelys olivacea, or the Olive Ridley, is the most abundant species of sea turtle and is known for its distinctive olive-green color.
- During nesting season, thousands of Lepidochelys turtles migrate to the beaches of India to lay their eggs in a synchronized event known as an "arribada".
- The conservation of Lepidochelys turtles is a major concern due to threats such as habitat destruction, pollution, and entanglement in fishing nets.