chelonia

• Terme scientifique désignant un genre de tortues marines, principalement la tortue verte, ou plus largement l'ordre des reptiles comprenant les tortues terrestres et marines.

A scientific term referring to a genus of sea turtles, most notably the green sea turtle, or more broadly to the order of reptiles that includes tortoises and turtles.

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1. Green turtlesC1formalscientific

   A genus of sea turtles, specifically the green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), known for its herbivorous diet and widespread distribution in tropical and subtropical oceans.

   Chélonée (tortue verte)

   • The Chelonia mydas is often found grazing on seagrass beds.
   • Conservation efforts have helped protect Chelonia nesting sites.
   • Researchers tracked the migration patterns of Chelonia across the Pacific.

2. Tortoises and turtlesC1formalscientific

   An order of reptiles (Testudines) that includes all species of turtles, tortoises, and terrapins, characterized by a bony or cartilaginous shell.

   Chéloniens

   • Chelonia have existed for over 200 million years.
   • Many species of Chelonia are now endangered due to habitat loss.
   • The shell of Chelonia provides protection from predators.

   Synonymestestudines