Lepidochelys Kempii (Noun)
Meaning
Grey sea turtle of the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts of North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Lepidochelys kempii, the most endangered sea turtle in the United States, primarily inhabits the coastal waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean.
- Marine conservationists often monitor Lepidochelys kempii nests to track their dwindling numbers on North American beaches.
- Along the beaches of North Carolina and South Carolina, endangered Lepidochelys kempii can sometimes be seen struggling for survival during stormy weather conditions.
- Many rescue teams assist baby Lepidochelys kempii sea turtles caught in pollution to minimize casualties from these coastal mishaps.
- When breeding, adult female Lepidochelys kempii only occasionally cross North America's major shores before searching elsewhere.