Green Sea Turtle Skull Replica
$175.00
Green sea turtle skull replica is 6.5 x 4.0 x 3.25 in. The Chelonia mydas skull is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast of a CAS specimen.
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Description
Green sea turtle skull replica measures 6.5 x 4.0 x 3.25 inches. The Chelonia mydas skull is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast of a California Academy of Sciences specimen. 2-part skull (separate cranium and mandible). 1:1 scale. Made in USA.
Warm tropical waters around the world hold two separate populations across the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Indian Ocean waters also host these marine swimmers.
Small, blunt heads have a jagged, serrated jaw line. Heavy bony shells lack long ridges and carry large flat scales along the outer shell surface. Green fat under the shell gives this animal its common name, while the outer shell has an olive or dark black shade.
Flattened bodies slide through the ocean currents under a heavy teardrop-shaped shell. Two large paddle-like flippers propel the turtle forward through deep seawater waves.
Adults eat plants almost exclusively. Shallow ocean lagoons offer plenty of food because vast seagrass meadows grow across the sunny seafloor. Turtles clip off just the top tips of the grass blades, which helps keep the ocean plant beds stay healthy.
Long migratory journeys take them thousands of miles between feeding areas and nesting shores. Countless coastal islands carry the name Turtle Island because massive groups crowd the sandy beaches during nesting season.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Reptilia
- Order: Testudines
- Suborder: Cryptodira
- Superfamily: Chelonioidea
- Family: Cheloniidae
- Subfamily: Cheloniinae
- Genus: Chelonia
- Species: C. mydas
- Binomial name: Chelonia mydas
- Conservation status: Critically Endangered
Emerald, the green sea turtle skull replica, floats gracefully near the shallow coral reef. She munches contentedly on a bundle of fresh, soft seagrass.
Hawkeye, the Hawksbill sea turtle skull replica, explores a nearby rocky ledge. He uses his sharp, hawk-like beak to hunt for sea sponges clinging to the rocks.
Trix, the Trionyx turtle skull replica, burrows deep in the soft, warm sand. She is ready to lay her eggs. She is excited to have them hatch so she can see their darling little faces.
Saddle, the leatherback turtle skull replica, glides smoothly through the deep blue ocean waves. He searches for lunch of slippery jellyfish on this beautiful sunny day.
Additional information
| Weight | 5.0 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 6.5 × 4.0 × 3.25 in |
| World Sea Turtle Day - June 16th | World Sea Turtle Day, June 16th, is a celebrated to honor and highlight the importance of sea turtles. These creatures are magnificent in their own way. Not only are sea turtles beautiful animals, but they also show incredible perseverance and resiliency – after all, they have been nesting on beaches for millions of years. So of course they deserve their own day dedicated to their awesomeness! World Sea Turtle Day would not be rightfully celebrated without mentioning, Dr. Archie Carr, Sea Turtle Conservancy’s founder and “father of sea turtle biology.” World Sea Turtle Day is celebrated the same day as Dr. Carr’s birthday, June 16th. Dr. Carr will forever be remembered for the enhancement of the sea turtle conservation movement and the legacy he has left behind. |
