green turtle
Shelled ocean crawler
A green turtle is a large sea turtle found in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide, named for the greenish color of its body fat rather than its shell.
Green turtles are herbivorous as adults, grazing on seagrass and algae.
They're an endangered species, hunted historically for meat and shells: We spotted a green turtle while snorkeling off the reef.
- carapaceProtective dorsal exoskeleton
- shellHard outer covering
- shell patternDesign mimicking marine casings
- marine lifeOcean-dwelling organisms collectively
- warm watersOcean areas above cool temperature
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Land-dwelling shelled reptile
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