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PRONUNCIATION OF HAWKSBILL TURTLE

hawksbill turtle  [ˈhɔːksˌbɪl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HAWKSBILL TURTLE

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Hawksbill turtle is a noun.
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WHAT DOES HAWKSBILL TURTLE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

hawksbill turtle

Hawksbill sea turtle

The hawksbill sea turtle is a critically endangered sea turtle belonging to the family Cheloniidae. It is the only extant species in the genus Eretmochelys. The species has a worldwide distribution, with Atlantic and Indo-Pacific subspecies—E. i. imbricata and E. i. bissa, respectively. The hawksbill's appearance is similar to that of other marine turtles. It has a generally flattened body shape, a protective carapace, and flipper-like arms, adapted for swimming in the open ocean. E. imbricata is easily distinguished from other sea turtles by its sharp, curving beak with prominent tomium, and the saw-like appearance of its shell margins. Hawksbill shells slightly change colors, depending on water temperature. While this turtle lives part of its life in the open ocean, it spends more time in shallow lagoons and coral reefs. Human fishing practices threaten E. imbricata populations with extinction. The World Conservation Union classifies the hawksbill as critically endangered. Hawksbill shells were the primary source of tortoiseshell material used for decorative purposes.

Definition of hawksbill turtle in the English dictionary

The definition of hawksbill turtle in the dictionary is a small tropical turtle, Eretmochelys imbricata, with a hooked beaklike mouth: a source of tortoiseshell: family Chelonidae Also called: hawkbill, tortoiseshell turtle.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HAWKSBILL TURTLE


bluebill
ˈbluːˌbɪl
broadbill
ˈbrɔːdˌbɪl
cockbill
ˈkɒkˌbɪl
cranesbill
ˈkreɪnzˌbɪl
crossbill
ˈkrɒsˌbɪl
duckbill
ˈdʌkˌbɪl
handbill
ˈhændˌbɪl
hawkbill
ˈhɔːkˌbɪl
hawksbill
ˈhɔːksˌbɪl
hornbill
ˈhɔːnˌbɪl
playbill
ˈpleɪˌbɪl
razorbill
ˈreɪzəˌbɪl
sawbill
ˈsɔːˌbɪl
shoebill
ˈʃuːˌbɪl
silverbill
ˈsɪlvəˌbɪl
spoonbill
ˈspuːnˌbɪl
storksbill
ˈstɔːksˌbɪl
thornbill
ˈθɔːnˌbɪl
waxbill
ˈwæksˌbɪl
waybill
ˈweɪˌbɪl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HAWKSBILL TURTLE

hawkbit
Hawke
hawker
hawkey
Hawkeye State
hawkie
hawking
Hawking radiation
Hawkins
hawkish
hawkishly
hawkishness
hawkit
hawklike
hawknose
Hawks
hawksbill
hawkshaw
Hawksmoor
hawkweed

WORDS THAT END LIKE HAWKSBILL TURTLE

common snapping turtle
crape myrtle
crepe myrtle
diamondback turtle
green turtle
hurtle
leathery turtle
loggerhead turtle
mud turtle
musk turtle
myrtle
sea turtle
snapping turtle
soft-shelled turtle
spurtle
startle
tortoiseshell turtle
turn turtle
turtle
wortle

Synonyms and antonyms of hawksbill turtle in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «hawksbill turtle» into 25 languages

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Translator English - Chinese

玳瑁
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

la tortuga carey
570 millions of speakers

English

hawksbill turtle
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Hawksbill कछुआ
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

سلحفاة منقار الصقر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

бисса черепаха
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

tartaruga -de-pente
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Hawksbill কচ্ছপ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

tortue imbriquée
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Penyu hawksbill
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Echte Karettschildkröte
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

タイマイ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

모 거북
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Penyu hawksbill
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

rùa đồi mồi
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஹாக்ஸ்ஸ்பில் ஆமை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

हॉक्सबिल कासवा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Kuğardaki kaplumbağa
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

tartaruga embricata
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

szylkretowy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

бисса черепаха
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Turtle Hawksbill
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

χελώνας καρέτα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

karetschildpad
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

karettsköldpaddan
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Hawksbill turtle
5 millions of speakers

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HAWKSBILL TURTLE»

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Sea Turtles: An Extraordinary Natural History of Some ...
Other common names Other English names given the hawksbill turtle include hawksbill sea turtle, hawksbill. and hawksbill seaturtle. In Latin America, the turtle is known most often as carey (ka-ra). Many other common names vary among ...
Blair E. Witherington, 2006
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Gems: Their Sources, Descriptions and Identification
The dorsal surface or carapace of the hawksbill turtle is made up of 13 plates, or schutes, each of which is composed of keratin. Keratin is a fibrous protein similar to that forming the horns and hooves of cattle, the fingernails of humans, and the  ...
Michael O'Donoghue, 2006
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Marine Turtles in the Republic of the Seychelles: Status and ...
... parts or products of species listed in Appendix I of CITES (which includes both the hawksbill and the green turtles). Up until that time, the capture, sale, and export of hawksbill turtle products in Seychelles was conducted with little restriction.
Jeanne A. Mortimer, 1984
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The IUCN Amphibia-reptilia Red Data Book
... Leatherback Hawksbill Turtle Spectacled Caiman Green Turtle Leatherback Hawksbill Turtle Red-foot Tortoise Olive Ridley South American River Turtle (?) Yellow-spotted Sideneck Turtle Spectacled Caiman Leatherback Hawksbill Turtle .
Brian Groombridge, 1982
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Queensland's Threatened Animals
Hawksbill Turtle clutches contain about 120 white and spherical eggs (average diameter 3.5 cm, mass 26 g). The carapace ofhatchlings is dark brown, occasionally with darker spotting; the ventral surface is light brown. The straight carapace ...
Lee K. Curtis, Andrew J. Dennis, Keith R. Macdonald, 2012
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Biodiversity Conservation in Costa Rica: Learning the ...
HAWKSBILL TURTLE Hawksbill turtles are rare on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. They are 90 cm long and are distinguished by their birdlike beak and beautiful “tortoise shell”–covered carapace. In general, hawks- bill populations are only a ...
G. W. Frankie, Alfonso Mata, S. Bradleigh Vinson, 2004
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The Biology of Sea Turtles
... explain that no specimen of tortoiseshell (i.e., hawksbill turtle) has ever been found in Mesopotamia,5 and he suggested that the shell of more than one kind of chelonian may have been used in trade. There is some evidence in ancient ...
Peter L. Lutz, John A. Musick, Jeanette Wyneken, 2002
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Sea Turtles: A Complete Guide to Their Biology, Behavior, ...
Diaz-Fernandez, R., T. Okayama, T. Uchiyama, F.. Carrillo, G. Hspinosa, R. Marquez, C Diez and H. Koike. 1999. Genetic sourcing for the hawksbill turtle, F. retmochelys imbricata, in the northern Caribbean region. Chelonian Conservation and ...
James R. Spotila, 2004
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Reptiles
VistriifUium The Hawksbill Turtle lives in warm coastal waters worldwide. In Australia the Hawksbill Turtle is found mainly around the Great Barrier Reef and the Torres Strait Islands. It is believed that Australia supports the largest number of ...
Katrina Schneider, 2007
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Dispute Settlement Reports 1998: Pages 2753-3324
A Management Plan for the Green and Hawksbill Turtle Populations of the Sabah Turtle Islands - A Report to Sabah Parks. Sea Turtle Research Unit (SEATRU). Universiti Kolej. Universiti Putra Malaysia. Terengganu. population of Redang ...
World Trade Organization, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HAWKSBILL TURTLE»

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First turtle release
THE inaugural release of a hawksbill turtle from Likuliku Lagoon Resort last week has been credited to proper marine practices adopted by ... «Fiji Times, Jul 15»
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Five UAE sites identified as biologically and ecologically important
This protected area off Sharjah is home to more than 300 hawksbill turtle nests every year, the largest nesting population in the UAE. «gulfnews.com, Jul 15»
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Five Sites in UAE Identified as Biologically and Ecologically …
Sir Bu Na'air Island which is a nesting ground for hawksbill turtle and a breeding ground for a wide range of marine birds. Khor Kalba, an area ... «TopNews Arab Emirates, Jul 15»
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First Hawksbill turtles hatch on Abu Dhabi's Saadiyat beach
The successful hatching of the first Hawksbill turtle nest has taken place on Saadiyat Beach, Abu Dhabi this year, according to the Tourism ... «ArabianBusiness.com, Jul 15»
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Find out about the Dubai Turtle Rehab Project
The Arabian Gulf is teeming with marine life, but the Hawksbill turtle, which nests in the UAE, is critically endangered. Benita Adesuyan meets ... «TimeOutDubai.com, Jul 15»
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Hawksbill turtle nests hatch on Saadiyat Island
The first Hawksbill turtle nests of the year have successfully hatched on Saadiyat Beach. The site, located adjacent to the Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi ... «Hotelier Middle East, Jul 15»
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First Hawksbill Turtle Nest Of The Year Hatches Successfully On …
Tourism Development and Investment Company, TDIC, the master developer of tourism, cultural and residential destinations in Abu Dhabi, has ... «Abu Dhabi City Guide, Jul 15»
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The Bali starling and Indonesian wildlife
We say hi to Buddy, an 11-year-old hawksbill turtle, who was raised by two young village girls in a tank at their home before being donated to ... «The Saturday Paper, Jul 15»
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Several Costa Rican national parks and nature reserves damaged …
Even worse, park administrators estimate that floods destroyed at least 300 leatherback and hawksbill turtle nests, which is about 80 percent of ... «The Tico Times, Jul 15»
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Let's talk about turtles
... the beautiful Hawksbill turtle. These turtles have flippers for propulsion, without claws. I think the largest leatherback ever weighed tipped the ... «Suffolk News-Herald, Jun 15»

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