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Why do sea turtles surface to breathe despite spending most of their lives in water?
Why do sea turtles surface to breathe despite spending most of their lives in water?
- Their lungs are not adapted to extract oxygen from water
- They are amphibians and need to breathe air
- They are reptiles and cannot extract oxygen from water (correct)
- They enjoy the fresh air and sunlight at the surface
How do sea turtles conserve oxygen while holding their breath underwater for long periods?
How do sea turtles conserve oxygen while holding their breath underwater for long periods?
- They enter a state of hibernation
- They slow down their heart rate to reduce oxygen consumption (correct)
- They store oxygen in their shells for later use
- They use gills to extract oxygen from water
Which of the following is NOT a species of sea turtle?
Which of the following is NOT a species of sea turtle?
- Olive Ridley Turtle
- Leatherback Turtle
- Kemp's Ridley Turtle
- Box Turtle (correct)
What is the primary difference between sea turtles and freshwater turtles?
What is the primary difference between sea turtles and freshwater turtles?
Which of the following sea turtle species has a soft, leathery shell?
Which of the following sea turtle species has a soft, leathery shell?
What is the key difference between sea turtles and freshwater turtles?
What is the key difference between sea turtles and freshwater turtles?
How old was the sea turtle character Crush from the Disney movie Finding Nemo?
How old was the sea turtle character Crush from the Disney movie Finding Nemo?
What is the scientific name for sea turtles?
What is the scientific name for sea turtles?
Where do sea turtles typically live?
Where do sea turtles typically live?
Study Notes
Sea Turtles Facts
- Sea turtles are cold-blooded reptiles inhabiting tropical and subtropical regions.
- They have hard shells and flippers to adapt to seawater.
Characteristics of Sea Turtles
- Most female sea turtles return to land to lay their eggs.
- Sea turtles have long lifespans, with the species existing since the time of dinosaurs (>100 million years ago).
- They have a scientific name: Superfamily Chelonioidea, also known as marine turtles.
Breathing and Adaptation
- Sea turtles cannot breathe in water, but are breathing creatures that come up to the surface for oxygen.
- They can hold their breath for 4-7 hours underwater, slowing their heart rate to conserve oxygen.
Differences from Freshwater Turtles
- Both sea and freshwater turtles are reptiles, cold-blooded, and have females producing eggs.
- Sea turtles live in deeper water, while freshwater turtles live in rivers and ponds.
- Turtles are different from tortoises, which live on land and have distinct physical characteristics.
Types of Sea Turtles
- There are seven species of sea turtles:
- Olive Ridley Turtle
- Kemp's Ridley Turtle
- Leatherback Turtle
- Hawksbill Turtle
- Loggerhead Turtle
- Green Turtle
- Australian Flatback Turtle
Green Sea Turtles
- They are the largest hard-shelled sea turtles.
- They are herbivores, eating seagrasses and algae.
- They are found worldwide and get their greenish color from their vegetarian diet.
Habitat and Diet
- Sea turtles live in most of the world's oceans, except cold ones like the polar seas.
- They typically stay in shallow continental shelf waters.
- Different species of sea turtles eat different things, with most being carnivorous, except for the green sea turtle.
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Learn about fascinating sea turtle facts, including information about green sea turtles and more! Discover interesting details like the inspiration behind the character Crush from Finding Nemo. Dive into the world of sea turtles with this educational quiz!
