Definition

1. Noun:
   • A wide-ranging marine turtle with a flexible leathery carapace; the largest living turtle species. This term refers specifically to a species of sea turtle characterized by its unique, leathery shell rather than a hard, bony one.

Usage

• The term 'Dermochelys coriacea' is the scientific (Latin) name for a specific animal. It is used in formal, academic, and zoological contexts. In everyday English, this species is commonly called the leatherback turtle or leatherback sea turtle.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The Dermochelys coriacea is known for its incredible migratory journeys across oceans.
  • Conservation efforts are crucial for protecting the nesting sites of Dermochelys coriacea.

Advanced Usage

• In binomial nomenclature: The name follows the standard scientific convention of () and (). It is always written in italics.
  • The study focused on the diving behavior of Dermochelys coriacea.

Variants and Related Words

• Leatherback turtle (n): The common English name for .
  • We saw a leatherback turtle laying eggs on the beach.
• Leatherback sea turtle (n): A fuller variant of the common name.
• Dermochelys (n): The genus name, which can refer to this genus of turtles.

Synonyms

• Leatherback turtle: The primary common name synonym.
• Leatherback: A shortened, informal form.
• Luth (n): A less common name used in some regions, derived from French.

Related Phrases

• Leatherback sea turtle conservation: A common phrase in environmental science.
  • She dedicated her career to leatherback sea turtle conservation.

Noun

1. wide-ranging marine turtle with flexible leathery carapace; largest living turtle