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eretmochelys

/ˌɛr.ɪ.təʊˈkɛl.ɪs/

Traduction: Nom scientifique d'un genre de tortues marines, notamment la tortue imbriquée (ou tortue à bec de faucon).

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/ˌɛr.ɪ.təʊˈkɛl.ɪs/C2formalscientific
  • frNom scientifique d'un genre de tortues marines, notamment la tortue imbriquée (ou tortue à bec de faucon).

A scientific genus name for a group of sea turtles, specifically referring to the hawksbill turtle.

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  1. Hawksbill sea turtleC2formalscientific

    A genus of sea turtles known for their distinctive beak-like mouth and beautifully patterned shell, commonly called hawksbills.

    frTortue imbriquée

    • The Eretmochelys imbricata is critically endangered due to poaching.
    • Marine biologists study the nesting habits of Eretmochelys turtles.
    • The shell of an Eretmochelys was historically used for tortoiseshell products.

    Synonymeshawksbillhawksbill turtle