Marine Turtle (Noun)

Meaning

Any of various large turtles with limbs modified into flippers; widely distributed in warm seas.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

• Marine turtles have been on the planet for over 100 million years, long before humans.
• The conservation status of the marine turtle is listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
• Scientists study the migratory patterns of marine turtles to understand their habitat needs.
• The main threats to marine turtles include entanglement in fishing nets and habitat destruction.
• In some parts of the world, marine turtles are considered a delicacy and are hunted for their meat and eggs.

Synonyms

• Sea Turtle

Hypernyms

• Turtle

Hyponyms

• Tortoiseshell Turtle
• Green Turtle
• Leathery Turtle
• Ridley
• Hawksbill Turtle
• Loggerhead
• Leatherback Turtle
• Dermochelys Coriacea
• Caretta Caretta
• Hawkbill
• Eretmochelys Imbricata