dermochelys

• Nome próprio que designa o gênero de tartarugas marinhas conhecidas como tartarugas-de-couro, caracterizadas pela ausência de casco rígido e pelo grande tamanho.

A proper noun referring to the genus of sea turtles known as leatherback turtles, characterized by their lack of a hard shell and their large size.

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1. Leatherback turtle genusC2formalscientific

   A genus of sea turtles that includes the leatherback turtle, the largest living turtle species, characterized by a leathery shell instead of a hard bony one.

   Gênero tartaruga-de-couro

   • Dermochelys coriacea is the only living species in its genus.
   • The Dermochelys genus is known for its unique, flexible carapace.
   • Researchers track Dermochelys migration patterns across the Pacific Ocean.