Male green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) in the waters of Darwin Bay, San Cristobal island, Galapagos Archipelago. The gender is discerned by the size of the tail—males have a much longer tail than females.

Male green sea turtle

Credit: Lucy Schroeder

Digital Credit: Lucy Schroeder

Publisher: Michigan State University

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Description: Male green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) in the waters of Darwin Bay, San Cristobal island, Galapagos Archipelago. The gender is discerned by the size of the tail—males have a much longer tail than females.

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