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
- 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.
- Trionychoidea turtles play an important ecological role in freshwater ecosystems as predators and prey items.
- The softshell turtles (Apalone spp.)
- are a group of Trionychoidea turtles known for their ability to bury themselves in sand and mud.
- The New Guinea snapping turtle (Elseya novaeguineae) is a large Trionychoidea species endemic to Papua New Guinea.
- The Yangtze giant softshell turtle (Rafetus swinhoei) is a critically endangered Trionychoidea species native to China.
- Trionychoidea turtles are often kept as pets due to their unique appearance and docile nature.
FAQs About the word trionychoidea
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.
