Sea turtles are a group of reptiles that have been split into two genera: Chelonia and Eretmochelys. They are placed in the order Testudines, family Cheloniidae, and genus Eretmochelys. For thousands of years, sea turtles were revered as symbols of fertility and longevity in many cultures. The name “sea turtle” is derived from the Greek word “turtles”, which refers to their slow and clumsy movements on land compared to their swift swimming in the water
Their Latin name, Chelonia (singular: Chelonia), is derived from the Greek word “chelone”, which means “glue” or “combine”, referring to an ability to stick together when they come together on land.
Holy sea turtles! " - Arabella Valli, The Equinox (Book Two of the Summer Solstice Series)K.K. Allen
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