Definition

1. Noun:
   • A marine turtle: A ridley is a type of sea turtle belonging to the genus Lepidochelys. Ridleys are known for their relatively small size compared to other sea turtles and their synchronized mass nesting events called arribadas.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Kemp's ridley is the most endangered species of sea turtle.
  • We observed a ridley swimming near the coral reef.
  • Conservation efforts are crucial for the survival of the olive ridley.

Advanced Usage

• "Kemp's ridley" (Lepidochelys kempii): A critically endangered species, primarily found in the Gulf of Mexico.
  • The Kemp's ridley has a much more restricted range than the olive ridley.
• "olive ridley" (Lepidochelys olivacea): A more widespread but still vulnerable species, known for its olive-colored carapace.
  • Thousands of olive ridleys come ashore during an arribada to lay their eggs.

Variants and Related Words

• Ridley turtle: A common alternative name.
  • The ridley turtle is protected under international law.

Synonyms

• Sea turtle: The general category to which ridleys belong.
• Marine turtle: A formal synonym.

Related Phrases

• Arribada: A Spanish term used specifically to describe the mass nesting behavior of ridley turtles.
  • The beach was closed during the ridley arribada.

Noun

1. a marine turtle