trionychoidea (Meaning)

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trionychoidea (n. pl.)

A division of chelonians which comprises Trionyx and allied genera; -- called also Trionychoides, and Trionychina.

Synonyms & Antonyms of trionychoidea

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trionychoidea Sentence Examples

  1. The order Trionychoidea encompasses a diverse array of freshwater turtles.
  2. Trionychoidea turtles are characterized by their flat, carapace-less shells and long, protruding necks.
  3. The Mississippi map turtle (Graptemys pseudogeographica) is a species of Trionychoidea found in North America.
  4. Painted turtles (Chrysemys picta) are another common Trionychoidea species that inhabit a wide range of aquatic habitats.
  5. Trionychoidea turtles play an important ecological role in freshwater ecosystems as predators and prey items.
  6. The softshell turtles (Apalone spp.)
  7. are a group of Trionychoidea turtles known for their ability to bury themselves in sand and mud.
  8. The New Guinea snapping turtle (Elseya novaeguineae) is a large Trionychoidea species endemic to Papua New Guinea.
  9. The Yangtze giant softshell turtle (Rafetus swinhoei) is a critically endangered Trionychoidea species native to China.
  10. Trionychoidea turtles are often kept as pets due to their unique appearance and docile nature.

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A division of chelonians which comprises Trionyx and allied genera; -- called also Trionychoides, and Trionychina.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The order Trionychoidea encompasses a diverse array of freshwater turtles.

Trionychoidea turtles are characterized by their flat, carapace-less shells and long, protruding necks.

The Mississippi map turtle (Graptemys pseudogeographica) is a species of Trionychoidea found in North America.

Painted turtles (Chrysemys picta) are another common Trionychoidea species that inhabit a wide range of aquatic habitats.