Genus Malaclemys (Noun)
Meaning
American terrapins.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- A species in the genus Malaclemys is the diamondback terrapin, a widely recognized American terrapin found in coastal areas.
- In the Americas, terrapins are known generally as members of the genus Malaclemys.
- Researchers found significant variation in each species within the genus Malaclemys, causing many to reevaluate its makeup.
- Diamondback terrapins, a common species within the genus Malaclemys, inhabit brackish areas close to shore.
- Several varieties of the American terrapin are part of the genus Malaclemys, which has historically led to diverse species classification.