Dermochelys coriacea
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Dermochelys coriacea, commonly known as the leatherback sea turtle, is the largest living turtle species and a highly migratory marine reptile found in oceans worldwide.
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| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
marine reptile
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sea turtle → species → |
| adaptation |
deep-diving capability
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endothermy-like elevated body temperature → |
| binomialName |
Dermochelys coriacea
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| bodyMassMax |
over 600 kilograms
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| carapaceLengthMax |
about 2 meters
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| citesListing |
Appendix I
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| class |
Reptilia
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| commonName |
leatherback sea turtle
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leathery turtle → |
| conservation |
subject of international protection agreements
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| describedBy |
Carl Linnaeus
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| diet |
gelatinous zooplankton
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jellyfish → |
| distribution |
Atlantic Ocean
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Indian Ocean → Pacific Ocean → Southern Ocean → |
| diveDepthMax |
over 1000 meters
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| family |
Dermochelyidae
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| feedingRole |
specialist predator of jellyfish
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| genus |
Dermochelys
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| habitat |
open ocean
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pelagic zone → subpolar waters → temperate waters → tropical waters → |
| isLargest |
living turtle species
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| iucnStatus |
Vulnerable
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| kingdom |
Animalia
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| lifespan |
several decades
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| migration |
highly migratory
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transoceanic movements → |
| nestsOn |
sandy beaches
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| order |
Testudines
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| phylum |
Chordata
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| reproduction |
oviparous
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| shellType |
leathery carapace without hard scutes
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| swimmingSpeedMax |
over 30 kilometers per hour
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| taxonRank |
species
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| threat |
bycatch in fisheries
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climate change impacts on nesting beaches → coastal development at nesting beaches → egg harvesting → ingestion of marine plastic debris → |
| yearDescribed |
1766
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Referenced by (4)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Dermochelys coriacea
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binomialName |
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iSimangaliso Wetland Park
("leatherback sea turtle")
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containsSpecies |
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Testudines
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hasNotableSpecies |
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Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve
("leatherback sea turtle")
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notableSpecies |