Definition

Noun 1. A taxonomic genus of marine turtles: Genus Eretmochelys is the scientific name for a specific genus within the family Cheloniidae. This genus is monotypic, meaning it contains only one extant (living) species.

Usage

• The word "genus Eretmochelys" is used exclusively in scientific and zoological contexts to classify and refer to a particular group of sea turtles.
• It is always capitalized and typically italicized in formal writing, as is standard for genus names in biological taxonomy.
• Example: "The distinctive beak-like mouth is a key morphological feature of genus Eretmochelys."

Examples

• "Marine biologists are studying the migratory patterns of genus Eretmochelys."
• "Conservation efforts for genus Eretmochelys are critical due to threats from poaching and habitat loss."
• "Genus Eretmochelys is distinguished from other sea turtle genera by the structure of its carapace and jaws."

Advanced Usage

• In detailed taxonomic hierarchy, it is used to specify a level of classification: Kingdom: Animalia > Phylum: Chordata > Class: Reptilia > Order: Testudines > Family: Cheloniidae > Genus: Eretmochelys > Species: .

Variants and Related Words

• Eretmochelys imbricata (n.): The full binomial (two-part) scientific name for the single species within this genus, commonly known as the hawksbill sea turtle.
• Hawksbill (n.): The common English name for the species .
• Cheloniidae (n.): The family of hard-shelled sea turtles to which this genus belongs.

Synonyms

• Hawksbill turtle genus: A descriptive, non-scientific synonym.
• (There are no direct common-language synonyms for this precise scientific term).

Notes

• This term is highly specialized. In non-scientific communication, the common name "hawksbill" or the full species name "hawksbill sea turtle" is used instead of "genus Eretmochelys."

Noun

1. hawksbills