Noun lepidochelys has 1 sense

1. Lepidochelys, genus Lepidochelys - ridleys
   --₁ is a kind of reptile genus
   --₁ is a member of

   Cheloniidae, family Cheloniidae, Chelonidae, family Chelonidae

   --₁ has members: ridley
   

Term: Lepidochelys

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense/Usage: A genus of sea turtles

Description: Lepidochelys is a scientific genus comprising various species of sea turtles found in oceans around the world. These turtles are characterized by their unique shell patterns and are a critically important part of marine ecosystems.

Sample Sentences:

• The Lepidochelys olivacea, commonly known as the Olive ridley sea turtle, nests in large numbers along the coastlines of Mexico.
• Lepidochelys kempii, known as Kemp's ridley sea turtle, is one of the most endangered species of turtles.
• Did you know that Lepidochelys turtles have been observed migrating thousands of miles across oceans?

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