Overview of its Scientific Classification The green sea turtle is part of theCheloniidaefamily, which includes all sea turtles. It is classified as areptileand is a member of theTestudinesorder. It is part of theCheloniagenus and theChelonia mydasspecies. While the green sea turtle is a well-...
Scientific name: Chelonia mydas Family name: Cheloniidae Classification: Reptile IUCN status: Endangered Lifespan (in wild): Up to 80 years Weight: 65-130kg Body length: 1-1.2m Diet: Herbivores Habitat: Ocean Range: Green sea turtles are one of the world’s largest species of turtle, weigh...
There areseven recognized speciesof sea turtles, six of which are in the Family Cheloniidae (the hawksbill, green,flatback, loggerhead, Kemp's ridley, and olive ridley turtles), with only one (the leatherback) in the family Dermochelyidae. In some classification schemes, the green turtle is...
Sea turtles are primarily visual predators, with the ability to discriminate according to colour and shape; therefore these factors play a role in feeding choices. Classification methodologies of ingested plastic currently do not record these variables, however here, refined protocols allow us to test...
Furthermore, early diagnosis may help avoid unnecessary antimicrobial therapy to treat infectious diseases in sea turtles [17], avoiding the dissemination of antimicrobial resistance. The main current threats to sea turtle populations have an anthropic origin, such as the loss of nesting areas, ...
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Fast Facts: Green Crab Classification Kingdom:Animalia Phylum:Arthropoda Subphylum:Crustacean Class:Malacostraca Order:Decapoda Family:Portunidae Genus:Carcinus Species:maenas Feeding The green crab is a voracious predator, feeding primarily on othercrustaceansandbivalvessuch as softshell clams, oysters, and...