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Definition of flatback sea turtle

flatback sea turtle

Plural:flatback sea turtles
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flatback sea turtle Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Australian A species of marine turtle endemic to the shallow coastal waters and sandy beaches of the Australian continental shelf, characterized by its relatively smooth, flattened shell.

Example

"Researchers tagged the female flatback sea turtle after she laid her eggs on a remote beach in Western Australia."

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Flatback sea turtle. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/flatback sea turtle
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