What is the scientific name for "sea turtle"?

(Chelonioidea)

What is the scientific name for "sea turtle"?
Aquious turtilus
Reply:That would depend on the type - there are loggerheads, leatherbacks, green sea turtles, etc. Here's a site where you can look for these names: http://www.chelonia.org/byspecies.htm
Reply:Chelonioidea
Reply:Scientists recognize seven living species of sea turtles, which are grouped into six genera. Each sea turtle has both a scientific name and a common name. The scientific name identifies the genus and species, and the common name typically describes some characteristic of the turtle's body.





Loggerhead - Caretta caretta


Green turtle - Chelonia mydas


Leatherback - Dermochelys coriacia


Hawksbill - Eretmochelys imbricata


Kemp's ridley - Lepidochelys kempii


Olive ridley - Lepidochelys olivacea


Flatback - Natator depressa
Reply:basic class Chelonioidea





leather back-Dermochelys coriacea


Hawk bill-Eretmochelys imbricata


Logger head- Caretta caretta


green turtle- Chelonia mydas

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