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malaclemys

/ˌmæl.əˈkliː.mɪs/

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noun

formalamericanscientific/ˌmæl.əˈkliː.mɪs/

proper noun

A noun referring to a genus of American terrapins, specifically the diamondback terrapin, which inhabits coastal brackish waters.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее род американских черепах, в частности бриллиантовую черепаху, обитающую в прибрежных солоноватых водах.
  1. American terrapins C2 formal american scientific

    A genus of turtles in the family Emydidae, commonly known as diamondback terrapins, native to the coastal brackish waters of the eastern and southern United States.

    • The Malaclemys terrapin is well adapted to brackish water environments.
    • Researchers study Malaclemys populations to monitor coastal ecosystem health.
    • Malaclemys species are known for the distinctive diamond-shaped patterns on their shells.

    🇷🇺Американские террапины