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terapin (n.)
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terapin Sentence Examples
- The Eastern Mud Turtle, commonly known as the terapin, is a small freshwater turtle native to North America.
- Diamondback terrapins are adapted to brackish and saltwater environments, including marshes, estuaries, and coastal waters.
- The yellow-bellied slider, a popular pet turtle, is also referred to as the southern terapin.
- Terrapins are omnivorous and feed on a variety of aquatic plants, insects, and small fish.
- The courtship behavior of terrapins involves elaborate head-bobbing and tail-waving displays.
- Female terrapins lay their eggs in nests dug in soft sand or soil near bodies of water.
- Terrapins face threats from habitat loss, pollution, and overharvesting for food.
- The Northern Diamondback Terrapin is listed as a threatened species in several states.
- Conservation efforts aim to protect terapin populations and their critical coastal habitats.
- Research studies on terrapins contribute to the understanding of their ecology and the importance of coastal ecosystems.
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The Eastern Mud Turtle, commonly known as the terapin, is a small freshwater turtle native to North America.
Diamondback terrapins are adapted to brackish and saltwater environments, including marshes, estuaries, and coastal waters.
The yellow-bellied slider, a popular pet turtle, is also referred to as the southern terapin.
Terrapins are omnivorous and feed on a variety of aquatic plants, insects, and small fish.
