hawksbill
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of sea turtle characterized by a sharp, curved beak resembling that of a hawk. It is known for its aggressive nature and is found in tropical oceans. Its shell is the primary source of commercially valuable tortoiseshell material.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The hawksbill is critically endangered due to hunting for its beautiful shell.
- Conservationists are working to protect the nesting beaches of the hawksbill.
- A hawksbill turtle was spotted feeding on sponges near the coral reef.
Advanced Usage
- "Hawksbill population": Refers to the collective number of these turtles in a specific area or globally.
- The hawksbill population in the Caribbean has shown signs of recovery.
- "Hawksbill shell" / "Hawksbill scutes": Specifically refers to the plates (scutes) of the turtle's carapace, which are the source of tortoiseshell.
- The illegal trade in hawksbill shell continues to threaten the species.
Variants and Related Words
- Hawksbill turtle: The full, more descriptive name for the animal.
- The hawksbill turtle is easily identified by its overlapping shell plates.
- Eretmochelys imbricata: The scientific (Latin) name for the hawksbill.
Synonyms
- Hawksbill turtle: The most common synonym.
- Tortoiseshell turtle: A name derived from its primary commercial product.
Related Phrases
- Source of tortoiseshell: A phrase describing the hawksbill's historical and commercial significance.
- For centuries, the hawksbill was the main source of tortoiseshell for jewelry and ornaments.
Noun
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pugnacious tropical sea turtle with a hawk-like beak; source of food and the best tortoiseshell
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