Biology
The largest of all the sea turtles has some very unusual characteristics.
In fact, it has neither claws nor a hard shell, and its pseudo-carapace has a leathery appearance. Its mouth and oesophagus are lined with keratin spines that allow it to shred its prey while expelling the seawater it swallows.
Diet: Carnivorous with a preference for gelatinous organisms like jellyfish
Weight: 400 kg (record weight 916 kg)
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