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terrapin    
n. 龟鳖类

龟鳖类

terrapin
n 1: any of various edible North American web-footed turtles
living in fresh or brackish water

Terrapin \Ter"ra*pin\, n. [Probably of American Indian origin.]
(Zool.)
Any one of numerous species of tortoises living in fresh and
brackish waters. Many of them are valued for food. [Written
also {terapin}, {terrapen}, {terrapene}, {turpen}, and
{turapen}.]
[1913 Webster]

Note: The yellow-bellied terrapin ({Pseudemys scabra}) of the
Southern United States, the red-bellied terrapin
({Pseudemys rugosa} or {Chrysemys rubriventris}),
native of the tributaries Chesapeake Bay (called also
{potter}, {slider}, and {redfender}), and the
diamond-back or salt-marsh terrapin ({Malaclemmys
palustris}), are the most important American species.
The diamond-back terrapin is native of nearly the whole
of the Atlantic coast of the United States.
[1913 Webster]

{Alligator terrapin}, the snapping turtle.

{Mud terrapin}, any one of numerous species of American
tortoises of the genus {Cinosternon}.

{Painted terrapin}, the painted turtle. See under {Painted}.


{Speckled terrapin}, a small fresh-water American terrapin
({Chelopus guttatus}) having the carapace black with round
yellow spots; -- called also {spotted turtle}.
[1913 Webster]


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  • Terrapin - Wikipedia
    Terrapins gave their name to a colloquialism for the War of 1812 — 'the Terrapin War' — because, through the blockade, the United States was shut up tight in its shell like a terrapin against the British invasionary forces
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  • What Is a Terrapin and How Do They Differ From Turtles?
    The terms “terrapin,” “turtle,” and “tortoise” often cause confusion, but they refer to distinct groups within the order Testudines, differentiated by their preferred habitats and physical adaptations
  • What’s the difference between turtles, tortoises and terrapins?
    The distinction between a turtle, tortoise or terrapin comes from what habitat they are adapted to live in, though the terminology differs slightly in certain countries
  • Diamondback terrapin - Wikipedia
    The diamondback terrapin or simply terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin) is a species of terrapin native to the brackish coastal tidal marshes of the East Coast of the United States and the Gulf of Mexico coast, as well as in Bermuda [6]
  • Turtle vs. Tortoise vs. Terrapin: What’s the Actual Difference?
    In the UK, “turtle” specifically means sea turtles, “terrapin” means freshwater pet turtles (like red-eared sliders), and “tortoise” means land-dwellers In Australia, basically everything that isn’t a sea turtle gets called a tortoise No wonder people are confused
  • Terrapin | Freshwater, Marsh, Aquatic | Britannica
    Terrapin, (Malaclemys terrapin), a term formerly used to refer to any aquatic turtle but now restricted largely, though not exclusively, to the diamondback terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin) of the turtle family Emydidae
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  • Terrapin vs Turtle: Differences Comparison (With Pictures)
    Terrapins, with their hard shells, webbed feet, and sharp beaks, are an intriguing type of turtle They range in color from brown and green to gray and black, often adorned with unique patterns Their compact, streamlined body shape is perfect for swimming and diving





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