Atlantic Leatherback Turtle Shell

Name/Title

Atlantic Leatherback Turtle Shell

Entry/Object ID

1987.01.1637

Description

Shell from an Atlantic Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) that was found 1 mile from Pigeon Key. The shell has leathery scales and is a dark brown color.

Collection

Artifact Collection

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1951

Time Period

20th Century

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Specimen, Animal

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Biospecimen

Nomenclature Class

Biological T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Dimensions

Height

53 in

Width

28 in

Depth

13 in

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Overall Condition

Fair