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yellow-bellied terrapin

/ˈjɛloʊ ˈbɛlid ˈtɛrəpɪn/

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/ˈjɛloʊ ˈbɛlid ˈtɛrəpɪn/formalscientific
  • ruВид пресноводной черепахи (Trachemys scripta scripta), обитающий на юго-востоке США, отличающийся жёлтым пластроном и характерными жёлтыми полосами на голове и ногах. Термин «желтобрюхая» указывает на желтоватый низ, а «террапин» используется для обозначения некоторых мелких черепах, обитающих в солоноватой или пресной воде.

A species of freshwater turtle (Trachemys scripta scripta) native to the southeastern United States, characterized by a yellow plastron and distinctive yellow stripes on its head and legs. The term 'yellow-bellied' refers to its yellowish underside, and 'terrapin' is used for certain small turtles that inhabit brackish or freshwater environments.

  1. A type of turtleB2formalamerican

    A species of turtle (Trachemys scripta scripta) native to the southeastern United States, characterized by a yellow plastron (belly) and dark shell.

    ruЖелтобрюхая черепаха

    • The yellow-bellied terrapin is often found basking on logs in freshwater ponds.
    • We spotted a yellow-bellied terrapin swimming in the lake.
    • This species of terrapin is popular in the pet trade.