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What is the name of the most common species of sea turtle in Hawaii?

The Hawaiian green sea turtle.


Is the green turtle a sea turtle?

yes it is called the green sea turtle There is a species known as the green sea turtle, latin name Chelonia mydas. They are the slowest growing of the sea turtle species due to a diet low in protein. They are characterized by the starburst pattern on the shell and two scales between the eyes. Sadly they are poached for their greenish skin :(


What word connects box green sea?

The word that connects "box," "green," and "sea" is "turtle." A "box turtle" is a type of turtle known for its domed shell, "green turtle" refers to the green sea turtle, and "sea turtle" encompasses various species that live in marine environments.


Is a green sea turtle a generalist species?

Yes


What is the green turtle's scientific name?

the Green sea turtle's scientific name is Chelonia mydas


What organizations are helping the green sea turtle How are they helping the sea turtle What can be done to help the green sea turtle survive?

some orginazations are CITES 2001 and USFWS. The green turtles are rotected under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.


Where Do green sea turtle get their name?

The green sea turtle gets its name from the green-colored fat tissue under its shell. The fat has a green color because the adult turtle's diet consists of seagrass and algae.


Is terrapin the scientific name for a turtle?

No, terrapin is not the scientific name for a turtle. Terrapin typically refers to a type of turtle that is found in brackish water environments. The scientific name for turtles varies depending on the species, such as Chelonia mydas for the green sea turtle.


What are the different baby turtle species found in the wild?

Some of the different baby turtle species found in the wild include the loggerhead turtle, green sea turtle, hawksbill turtle, leatherback turtle, and Kemp's ridley turtle.


What is the green turtles offspring called?

A baby green sea turtle would be called a hatchling.


What is the scientific name of a green sea turtle?

Cheliona midas


What is the name of the green sea turtle groups?

a bale or turn