Dermochelys
Definition
- Noun:
- The type genus of the family Dermochelyidae: A genus of sea turtles containing a single living species, the leatherback turtle, characterized by a leathery carapace instead of a hard shell.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The genus Dermochelys is distinct from all other sea turtles.
- Scientists study Dermochelys to understand the evolution of marine reptiles.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic classification: Used in scientific literature to refer specifically to this genus.
- The phylogenetic analysis confirmed the unique position of Dermochelys.
Variants and Related Words
- Dermochelyidae (n): The family name to which the genus belongs.
- Dermochelys coriacea (n): The full binomial name for the leatherback turtle, the sole extant species within the genus.
Synonyms
- Leatherback turtle genus: A descriptive synonym referring to the most famous member of the genus.
Noun
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type genus of the Dermochelyidae: leatherback turtles
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