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Sea Turtle Glossary

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Green Turtle

Variations: Chelonia mydas, Green

One of the seven species of marine turtle alive today. The latin name for the green turtle is Chelonia mydas. It is a herbivore and feeds on seagrasses and algae. Consequently it is the species of marine turtle favoured for its meat and is sometimes known as the edible turtle.

See also: Black Turtle

Entered by: Brendan Godley
Modified by: Michael Coyne, Annette Broderick,
Entered: 2004-12-14 00:15:35
Last modified: 2009-11-12 15:42:59