Chelonia

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See also: chelonia

Translingual[edit]

Chelonia mydas

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From Ancient Greek χελώνη (khelṓnē, turtle, tortoise) +‎ -ia.

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Chelonia

  1. (Chelonia f) A taxonomic genus within the family Cheloniidae – green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas).
  2. A taxonomic order within the class Reptilia – turtles; synonym of Testudines.

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