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mud turtle

/ˈmʌd ˌtɜːrtl/

Tradução: Nome comum dado a várias tartarugas aquáticas pequenas da família Kinosternidae, conhecidas por se enterrarem na lama para hibernar ou se proteger.

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formalcommonscientific/ˈmʌd ˌtɜːrtl/

A common name for various small, aquatic turtles belonging to the family Kinosternidae, known for their ability to bury themselves in mud for hibernation or protection.

  • 🇵🇹Nome comum dado a várias tartarugas aquáticas pequenas da família Kinosternidae, conhecidas por se enterrarem na lama para hibernar ou se proteger.
  1. Freshwater reptile B2 formal

    A type of small to medium-sized turtle that lives in muddy or slow-moving freshwater habitats, known for its ability to stay underwater for long periods.

    • The mud turtle buries itself in the mud to hibernate during winter.
    • We spotted a mud turtle sunbathing on a log near the pond.
    • Mud turtles are often found in swamps and marshes across the southeastern United States.

    🇵🇹Réptil de água doce