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family Chelydridae

family Chelydridae

9.5
A group of turtles like snapping turtles with strong jaws
  • noun
  • /ˈfæmɪli ˈkɛlɪdrɪdeɪ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : familia Chelydridae
  • The family Chelydridae consists of well-known snapping turtles that can be found in rivers and lakes.

Examples

  • The family Chelydridae includes some of the largest freshwater turtles in North America.

  • Members of the family Chelydridae are known for their powerful jaws and aggressive nature.

  • Scientists have studied the evolution of the family Chelydridae to understand turtle diversity.

  • The family Chelydridae includes some fascinating species.

  • Did you know the family Chelydridae has existed for millions of years?

  • Turtles from the family Chelydridae are characterized by their large size and distinctive shells.

  • Research on the family Chelydridae has revealed important insights into the adaptations of aquatic reptiles.

Synonyms

Chelydridae
vsfamily Chelydridae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of large freshwater turtles like snapping turtles

focuses on being known for species such as snapping turtles

Surface Forms

family Chelydridae singular
families Chelydridae plural

Morphology

family + Chelydridae

This is a straightforward taxonomic noun phrase composed of the common noun 'family' (a scientific grouping) plus the taxon name 'Chelydridae', so its meaning is directly 'the family called Chelydridae'. A B1 learner who knows both constituents can readily infer this compositional meaning, and the pattern (family + taxon name) is cross-linguistically regular.

Etymology

Family Chelydridae comes from the genus name Chelydra, an old word for a turtle known for a strong bite. That picture of a turtle that snaps its jaws helps explain why the name refers to the group of 'snapping turtles'.