Testudo
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A group of tortoises that includes species from the Mediterranean and Eurasia
- noun
- /tɛˈstuːdoʊ/
- Specialized
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Testudo
- The Testudo species can survive in various climates across Europe.
Examples
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Researchers studied the Testudo genus to learn about their habitat preferences.
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Testudo, form!
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Testudo!
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The Testudo tortoise is known for its distinctive dome-shaped shell.
Compounds
Testudo graeca
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A small land tortoise from southern Europe, often called the Greek tortoise
Surface Forms
Etymology
Testudo comes from Latin and originally meant a 'tortoise' and also a 'shell' or shelter made of shields in ancient Rome. That's why scientists use Testudo as the name for a group (genus) of real tortoise species.