Lepidochelys kempii
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Definition
- Noun:
- A species of sea turtle: "Lepidochelys kempii" is the scientific name for a specific, critically endangered species of sea turtle, commonly known as Kemp's ridley sea turtle. It is characterized by its relatively small size and greyish coloration.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The Lepidochelys kempii is the rarest sea turtle in the world.
- Conservation efforts are focused on protecting the nesting beaches of Lepidochelys kempii.
Advanced Usage
- In binomial nomenclature: The term is used in scientific and zoological contexts to precisely identify this species, distinguishing it from other members of the genus , such as (the olive ridley).
- The study compared the migratory patterns of Lepidochelys kempii with those of its closest relative.
Variants and Related Words
- Kemp's ridley (sea turtle): The common name for .
- Volunteers monitored the beach for Kemp's ridley nests.
- Ridley sea turtle: A general term for turtles in the genus .
Synonyms
- Kemp's ridley turtle: The most frequent common name synonym.
- Atlantic ridley: A descriptive synonym referencing its primary habitat.
Noun
- grey sea turtle of the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts of North America