Genus Terrapene (Noun)
Meaning
Box turtles.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Box turtles are classified under the genus Terrapene, which includes several species of terrestrial turtles native to North America.
- The genus Terrapene consists of six species of box turtles, each with unique characteristics and habits.
- Research on the genus Terrapene has shed light on the importance of habitat conservation for these small, long-lived turtles.
- The genus Terrapene is part of the family Emydidae, which also includes pond turtles and red-eared sliders.
- Classification within the genus Terrapene is often based on shell morphology and geographic range, although genetic analysis has revealed more complexity.