Definition

1. 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

1. grey sea turtle of the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts of North America