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Marvelous Marine Turtles Discovery

Explore the distinctive features and average sizes of Hawksbill, Green, Loggerhead, and Leatherback Turtles. Learn about their unique characteristics and behaviors, from sharp beaks to deep dives. Discover the mesmerizing world of these highly migratory and carnivorous creatures.

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Marvelous Marine Turtles Discovery

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  1. Jensen et al. (2018)

  2. 29.3 ℃ 84.7 ℉ Jensen et al. (2018)

  3. Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) Distinctive features Average size – 21 to 45” Sharp, curving beak Shell has saw-like margins Omnivore

  4. 1 pair of prefrontal scales 1 pair of prefrontal scales

  5. 1 pair of prefrontal scales Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas)

  6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQR7KazMJWE

  7. Loggerhead Turtle (Caretta caretta) Distinctive features Average size – 32 to 41” Large head Omnivore Thick beak

  8. Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) Distinctive features Average size – 3.9 to 6.2’ Shell reduced

  9. Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) Distinctive features Dive to 3,000 feet

  10. Davenport et al. (2015)

  11. Distinctive features Widest ranging of all marine reptiles

  12. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk-G8g3wXOg 6,000 miles Distinctive features Highly migratory

  13. Distinctive features Carnivores Esophageal papillae

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