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sea turtle Synonyms

Another word for sea turtle

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A large marine reptile of the superfamily Chelonioidea, characterized by a streamlined, flattened shell, flippers adapted for swimming, and a life cycle spent predominantly in the ocean, though females return to sandy beaches to lay eggs.

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"Conservationists are working to protect the nesting grounds of the endangered green turtle along the tropical coastline."

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sea turtle. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sea-turtle
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