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terrapin    
n. 龟鳖类

龟鳖类

terrapin
n 1: any of various edible North American web-footed turtles
living in fresh or brackish water

Terrapin \Ter"ra*pin\, n. [Probably of American Indian origin.]
(Zool.)
Any one of numerous species of tortoises living in fresh and
brackish waters. Many of them are valued for food. [Written
also {terapin}, {terrapen}, {terrapene}, {turpen}, and
{turapen}.]
[1913 Webster]

Note: The yellow-bellied terrapin ({Pseudemys scabra}) of the
Southern United States, the red-bellied terrapin
({Pseudemys rugosa} or {Chrysemys rubriventris}),
native of the tributaries Chesapeake Bay (called also
{potter}, {slider}, and {redfender}), and the
diamond-back or salt-marsh terrapin ({Malaclemmys
palustris}), are the most important American species.
The diamond-back terrapin is native of nearly the whole
of the Atlantic coast of the United States.
[1913 Webster]

{Alligator terrapin}, the snapping turtle.

{Mud terrapin}, any one of numerous species of American
tortoises of the genus {Cinosternon}.

{Painted terrapin}, the painted turtle. See under {Painted}.


{Speckled terrapin}, a small fresh-water American terrapin
({Chelopus guttatus}) having the carapace black with round
yellow spots; -- called also {spotted turtle}.
[1913 Webster]


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  • Terrapin - Wikipedia
    Terrapins or water tortoises are a group of several species of aquatic reptile of the order Testudines living primarily in fresh or brackish tidal waters, but have the clawed feet of tortoises and not flippers of marine turtles [1][2] In American English, they are referred to as marsh, pond, or tide-water turtles, with some species called pond sliders as well Whereas tortoises are almost
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  • Diamondback terrapin - Wikipedia
    The diamondback terrapin or simply terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin) is a species of terrapin native to the brackish coastal tidal marshes of the East Coast of the United States and the Gulf of Mexico coast, as well as in Bermuda [6] It belongs to the monotypic genus Malaclemys It has one of the largest ranges of all turtles in North America, stretching as far south as the Florida Keys and as
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  • Terrapin | Freshwater, Marsh, Aquatic | Britannica
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  • Terrapin vs Turtle: Differences Comparison (With Pictures)
    Choosing between a terrapin and a turtle depends on various factors, such as your personal preferences, living situation, and willingness to take care of a pet Either one can be a delightful companion if you are willing to provide for their particular care requirements See Also: Red-Eared Slider vs Painted Turtle: The Differences (With Pictures)
  • What Is a Terrapin? Their Habitat, Diet, and More
    Terrapin Species and Habitats The term “terrapin” is derived from the Algonquian word “torope,” which referred to the Diamondback Terrapin, Malaclemys terrapin This species is the only turtle in the United States that lives exclusively in brackish water, making it a unique inhabitant of coastal ecosystems
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