leatherback

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leatherback

A leatherback turtle swims gracefully through the deep blue ocean.

Definition

Noun: 1. A species of marine turtle: The leatherback is a very large, wide-ranging sea turtle characterized by its unique shell, which is not hard and bony but consists of a layer of tough, rubbery, leather-like skin with embedded bony plates. It is the largest living turtle species.

Usage Examples
  • Scientists are tracking the migration patterns of the leatherback.
  • The leatherback turtle can dive to incredible depths.
  • Conservation efforts aim to protect the nesting beaches of the leatherback.
Advanced Usage
  • The term is almost exclusively used as a noun to refer to the animal . It is frequently used attributively (like an adjective) in compound terms such as "leatherback turtle" to specify the species, though the standalone noun "leatherback" is sufficient.
    • The leatherback population in the Pacific has declined sharply.
Variants and Related Words
  • Leatherback turtle: The full, more descriptive common name for the species.
  • Dermochelys coriacea: The scientific (Latin) name for the species.
Synonyms
  • Leatherback turtle
  • Luth (a less common name derived from French)
  • Leathery turtle
Related Phrases & Terms
  • Marine turtle / Sea turtle: The general category to which the leatherback belongs.
  • Carapace: The scientific term for the turtle's shell; specifically a "flexible carapace" or "leathery carapace" for this species.
leatherback

A leatherback turtle swims gracefully through the deep blue ocean.

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

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