Green Sea Turtles [Cheloniidae]

Description

Cheloniidae is a family containing the majority of sea turtle species, including the Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), Loggerhead Sea Turtle (Caretta caretta), Olive Ridley Sea Turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea), Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle (Lepidochelys kempii), and the Australian Flatback Sea Turtle (Natator depressus). Members of this family are characterized by their hard bony shell, which is streamlined for swimming in the ocean. These turtles are found in all temperate and tropical oceans worldwide. They have varied diets, including seagrass, jellyfish, sponges, and crustaceans.

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