Two main types of back injury include: 1  Spondylolisthesis: This is a slipping of vertebra that occurs, in most cases, at the base of the spine. Spondylolysis, which is a defect or fracture of one or both wing-shaped parts of a vertebra, can result in vertebrae slipping backward, forward, or over a bone below.
Here in Hawaii, three species of sea turtles are considered native: the green (Honu), the hawksbill (Honuâea) and the leatherback. Two other species, the loggerhead and the olive ridley, are sometimes observed in Hawaiian waters. The Hawaiian green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) is the most common sea turtle in Hawaiian waters. It feeds on marine plants in shallow coastal waters throughout the Islands. Green sea turtles are primarily vegetarian and eat limu (algae) growing underwater on coral reefs and rocks in shallow waters. The upper shell (carapace) of the adult is dark with olive or gold flecks.
Scientists recognize seven living species of sea turtles, which are grouped into six genera. Each sea turtle has both a scientific name and a common name. The scientific name identifies the genus and species, and the common name typically describes some characteristic of the turtle's body.Different species of sea turtles like to eat different kinds of food.Sea turtles have mouths and jaws that are specially formed to help them eat the foods they like. And each species of sea turtle eats, sleeps, mates and swims in distinctly different areas.he scientific name identifies the genus and species, and the common name typically describes some characteristic of the turtle's body. Different species of sea turtles like to eat different kinds of food.