pond turtle
Pond turtles are freshwater turtles found in ponds and other calm bodies of water, belonging to various families including Emydidae and Bataguridae.
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Definition
B2Zoology
(general)A freshwater turtle that lives in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving rivers.
Example
- The pond turtle basked on a log near the water's edge.
C1Zoology
(technical)A turtle from various families, such as Emydidae and Bataguridae, that is adapted to life in still or slow-moving water.
Example
- The Western Pond Turtle is a species native to the western United States.
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