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Order Chelonia (Noun)

Meaning

Tortoises and turtles.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • Turtles and tortoises both belong to the order Chelonia, which also includes their extinct relatives.
  • The order Chelonia comprises one of the oldest reptile groups, with some species having remained relatively unchanged for over 200 million years.
  • Modern species of tortoises and turtles, as members of the order Chelonia, possess several characteristics unique to their lineage.
  • Several different genera are represented in the fossil record of the order Chelonia, and each contributes valuable insights to understanding turtle and tortoise evolution.
  • Characteristics like flipper or paddle-shaped limbs can differentiate modern turtle and tortoise lineages within the order Chelonia.

Synonyms

  • Order Testudines
  • Order Testudinata
  • Testudinata
  • Testudines
  • Chelonia

Hypernyms

  • Animal Order
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