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When did scientists first describe the leatherback sea turtle?
Quick Answer
The leatherback sea turtle was first scientifically described in 1761.
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The leatherback sea turtle was first scientifically described in 1761 by the French naturalist Louis Jean-Marie Daubenton. Its scientific name is Dermochelys coriacea. It is the largest living turtle and has a soft, leathery shell rather than a hard bony one. That unusual anatomy has made it an important species for studies of marine adaptation.
Key Facts
1.First described in 1761
2.Scientific name: Dermochelys coriacea
3.Largest living turtle
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