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Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) - Unique Features and Characteristics

Learn about the Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas), a species in the Order Testudines, known for its slow cruising speeds, distinct physical features like a short snout and unhooked beak, and average size ranging from 31 to 44 inches. Discover more interesting facts about these herbivorous reptiles.

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Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) - Unique Features and Characteristics

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  1. Class Reptilia, Subclass Diapsida, Order Testudines

  2. Cruising speeds Green – 0.9 to 1.4 mph Leatherbacks – 0.9 to 5.8 mph

  3. 1 pair of prefrontal scales Distinctive features Average size – 31 to 44” Snout is short Beak is unhooked Herbivores Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas)

  4. Jensen et al. (2018)

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