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redbelly

/ˈrɛdˌbɛl.i/

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noun

/ˈrɛdˌbɛl.i/formal
  • ruПресноводная черепаха, обитающая в притоках Чесапикского залива, отличающаяся красными отметинами на нижней части панциря.

A freshwater turtle native to the tributaries of Chesapeake Bay, distinguished by red markings on its lower shell.

  1. C1formalamerican

    A type of freshwater turtle found in the Chesapeake Bay region, characterized by red markings on its lower shell.

    ruКрасноухая черепаха

    • The redbelly turtle is commonly seen in the marshes of the Chesapeake Bay.
    • Researchers are studying the habitat of the redbelly to ensure its conservation.
    • A redbelly was spotted basking on a log near the riverbank.

    Synonymsred-bellied terrapinred-bellied turtle