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Macroclemys

Macroclemys

9.9
A group of large freshwater turtles like the alligator snapping turtle found in North America
  • noun
  • /ˈmækroʊˌklɛmɪs/
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Macroclemys includes some of the largest freshwater turtles in North America.

Examples

  • The genus Macroclemys is best known for the formidable alligator snapping turtle.

  • Specimens of Macroclemys can be found in many natural history museums.

  • Several researchers have studied the habitat preferences of Macroclemys species.

  • The Macroclemys is known for its powerful jaws.

  • Did you see the Macroclemys in the river?

  • Researchers discovered a new species within the Macroclemys genus last year.

  • Many people visit the local zoo to see the impressive Macroclemys turtles swimming in their exhibit.

Compounds

Macroclemys temmincki
  • Specialized
9.9

A very large freshwater turtle with three ridges on its back like an alligator snapping turtle

Surface Forms

Macroclemys singular
Macroclemyses plural

Etymology

Macroclemys comes from Greek parts macro- meaning 'large' and clemys meaning 'turtle'. So Macroclemys literally means a 'large turtle', which fits the big alligator snapping turtle in this group.