Economic Importance for Humans: Positive
As a result of illegal harvesting, sea turtle meat may be eaten, and shells be made into combs or eyeglass frames. The eggs of L. kempii are believed to have an aphrodisiac effect. ()
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Editor: Nancy Shefferly
Author: Zachary Klug
Editor: Ann Fraser
Klug, Z. and A. Fraser. 2006. "Lepidochelys kempii" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed July 12, 2009 at http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Lepidochelys_kempii.html.
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