Chelydridae (Noun)
Meaning
Snapping turtles.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family Chelydridae consists of two species of snapping turtles, the common snapping turtle and the alligator snapping turtle.
- Chelydridae is known for the large, powerful jaws that allow the turtles to capture a wide range of aquatic prey.
- The Chelydridae turtles have spiky shells that help to deter predators and protect them from attack.
- Snapping turtles in the family Chelydridae are known for their aggressive behavior when taken out of the water.
- These large aquatic reptiles belong to the family Chelydridae and require a specific environment to survive.