Green sea turtle
A species of Green sea turtle, Also known as Black turtle, Pacific green turtle, Atlantic green sea turtle Scientific name : Chelonia mydas Genus : Green sea turtle
Green sea turtle, A species of Green sea turtle
Also known as:
Black turtle, Pacific green turtle, Atlantic green sea turtle
Scientific name: Chelonia mydas
Genus: Green sea turtle
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Description
The green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), also known as the green turtle, black (sea) turtle or Pacific green turtle, is a large sea turtle of the family Cheloniidae. It is the only species in the genus Chelonia. Its range extends throughout tropical and subtropical seas around the world, with two distinct populations in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, but it is also found in the Indian Ocean. The common name comes from the usually green fat...
General Info
Lifespan
60-70 years
Diet
Green sea turtle predominantly consumes a herbivorous diet, with seagrasses and algae forming the central part. They also ingest jellyfish and small invertebrates, supplementing nutritionally essential proteins and minerals.
Appearance
Green sea turtle is a large, marine turtle with a smooth, streamlined body and hard shell. Its skin is predominantly gray or green in color, while the shell is typically black to dark brown. Notable features include two pairs of prefrontal scales and a relatively small head. There are no significant differences in appearance due to age, gender, and subspecies.
Behavior
Green sea turtle is a primarily solitary species with a herbivorous diet focused on seagrass and algae. Noted for its extensive migratory patterns, the species covers long distances between feeding grounds and nesting sites. The most distinctive behavior is the construction of nests every two to four years for egg laying. This species does not display territorial behavior.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Testudines Family
Large marine turtles Genus
Green sea turtle Species
Green sea turtle 
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