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Word: Caretta caretta

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Caretta caretta is the scientific name for a very large sea turtle, commonly known as the loggerhead turtle. These turtles are carnivorous, meaning they eat meat, and they live in warm, open seas all around the world.

Usage Instructions:

When talking about sea turtles, you can use "Caretta caretta" when you want to be more specific or scientific. Most people would simply say "loggerhead turtle."

Example:

• "The Caretta caretta is known for its large head and strong jaws that help it eat hard-shelled prey like crustaceans."

Advanced Usage:

In scientific discussions or environmental studies, you might see "Caretta caretta" used to refer to conservation efforts, habitat studies, or marine biology research.

Word Variants:

• Common Name: Loggerhead Turtle
• Family: Cheloniidae (the family of sea turtles)

Different Meanings:

"Caretta caretta" primarily refers to the specific species of sea turtle. It doesn’t have other meanings like some other English words do.

Synonyms:

• Loggerhead Turtle
• Sea Turtle (general term, but includes many species)

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

While there are no popular idioms or phrasal verbs directly related to "Caretta caretta," you may encounter phrases like "turtle conservation" when discussing efforts to protect this species.

Summary:

"Caretta caretta" is a scientific term for loggerhead turtles, large sea turtles that are carnivorous and found in warm ocean waters.

Academic

Noun

1. very large carnivorous sea turtle; wide-ranging in warm open seas

Synonyms

• loggerhead
• loggerhead turtle
• Caretta caretta