Emydidae (Noun)
Meaning
Box and water turtles.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The emydidae family of turtles includes both land-dwelling box turtles and semi-aquatic water turtles native to North America.
- Most emydidae species require access to both water and land to complete their life cycles.
- In the emydidae family, box turtles tend to be more terrestrial than the water turtles, which have adapted to aquatic environments.
- Some water turtles in the emydidae family, like the red-eared slider, have become popular pets due to their vibrant colors.
- Many species within the emydidae family are threatened or endangered due to the destruction of their habitats.