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Family Dermochelyidae - leatherback turtle
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Not assigned
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Environment
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Fresh : No |
Brackish : No |
Marine : Yes
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Remark
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A single species, Dermochelys coriacea, in the family. Body without horny scutes, covered by leathery skin (small scales present only in hatchlings); carapace with 5 dorsal longitudinal ridges; upper torium with a pair of frontal cusps; choanae open in 2 separate apertures on anterior half of roof of mouth; patches of papillary projections arranged in rows on roof of mouth and in throat; flippers without visible claws (Ref. 68590).
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Etymology
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Main Ref.
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