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soft-shelled turtle

/ˈsɒft ʃɛld ˈtɜːrtl/

翻译: 一种属于鳖科的龟类,特征是具有革质、柔软的背甲而非坚硬的骨质甲壳。它们主要生活在淡水中,分布于亚洲、非洲和北美洲。

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/ˈsɒft ʃɛld ˈtɜːrtl/C1formalscientific
  • zh一种属于鳖科的龟类,特征是具有革质、柔软的背甲而非坚硬的骨质甲壳。它们主要生活在淡水中,分布于亚洲、非洲和北美洲。

A type of turtle belonging to the family Trionychidae, characterized by a leathery, flexible shell rather than a hard, bony one. They are primarily aquatic and found in freshwater habitats across Asia, Africa, and North America.

  1. Aquatic reptileB2formal

    A type of turtle with a flexible, leathery shell instead of a hard one, typically found in freshwater habitats.

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    • The soft-shelled turtle is known for its flat, pancake-like body.
    • These turtles bury themselves in mud to ambush prey.
    • Soft-shelled turtles are popular in some cuisines, especially in Asia.