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hawksbill turtle

/ˈhɔːksbɪl ˈtɜːrtl/

翻译: 一种濒危海龟(学名 Eretmochelys imbricata),因背甲具独特的覆瓦状鳞片、嘴喙狭长尖锐似鹰嘴而得名。分布于热带海洋,因甲壳珍贵而被过度捕猎。

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/ˈhɔːksbɪl ˈtɜːrtl/B2formalscientific
  • zh一种濒危海龟(学名 Eretmochelys imbricata),因背甲具独特的覆瓦状鳞片、嘴喙狭长尖锐似鹰嘴而得名。分布于热带海洋,因甲壳珍贵而被过度捕猎。

A critically endangered sea turtle species (Eretmochelys imbricata) known for its distinctive overlapping scales on its shell and a narrow, pointed beak resembling a hawk's. It is found in tropical oceans and is valued for its shell, which has led to overhunting.

  1. Marine reptileB2formal

    A critically endangered sea turtle species (Eretmochelys imbricata) known for its distinctive overlapping scales and narrow, pointed beak.

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    • The hawksbill turtle is found primarily in tropical coral reefs.
    • Conservationists are working to protect hawksbill turtle nesting sites.
    • The hawksbill turtle's shell was historically used for tortoiseshell products.