terrapene (Meaning)
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terrapene (n)
box turtles
Synonyms & Antonyms of terrapene
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terrapene Sentence Examples
- The terrapene is a genus of small freshwater turtles found in North America.
- Terrapene turtles have a distinctive box-like shell that helps protect them from predators.
- The Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina) is the most common terrapene species.
- Terrapene turtles are semi-aquatic and spend time both in water and on land.
- Northern Diamondback Terrapene (Terrapene carolina picta) is a subspecies found in the northern United States.
- Terrapene turtles have a diet that consists primarily of insects, worms, and snails.
- The Three-toed Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina triunguis) is the smallest terrapene species.
- Terrapene turtles hibernate during the winter months.
- The Western Box Turtle (Terrapene ornata) has a beautiful, ornate shell design.
- Terrapene turtles are long-lived animals and can live for over 50 years in captivity.
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box turtles
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The terrapene is a genus of small freshwater turtles found in North America.
Terrapene turtles have a distinctive box-like shell that helps protect them from predators.
The Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina) is the most common terrapene species.
Terrapene turtles are semi-aquatic and spend time both in water and on land.
