Loggerhead
(noun)
A sea turtle with a large head and strong jaws.
Origin:
The word 'loggerhead' is derived from the old english word 'lohgerde' meaning 'a large heavy-headed tool for shaping heated metal'.
Examples:
- The loggerhead was a threatened species, protected by conservation efforts.
- The loggerhead was known for its ability to feed on horseshoe crabs, their primary food source.
- The loggerhead was observed nesting on the sandy beach by wildlife experts.
- The loggerhead was one of several sea turtle species that migrate long distances each year.
- The loggerhead was the subject of research aimed at understanding the behavior and biology of sea turtles.