Macroclemys Temmincki (Noun)
Meaning
Large species having three ridges on its back; found in southeastern United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Macroclemys temmincki, the largest species of turtle in North America, can grow up to 70 cm in length and features three distinct ridges on its carapace.
- A trip to the southeastern United States gave researchers a rare glimpse into the habitats of macroclemys temmincki.
- Freshwater rivers in North America serve as ideal environments for macroclemys temmincki due to its dependence on still and quiet water bodies.
- Local environmental organizations raised concerns over declining populations of macroclemys temmincki and advocated for protective conservation policies.
- Its average lifespan ranges between 70 and 80 years in the wild for a species of macroclemys temmincki with only some records detailing turtle mortality due to water contamination and man-made alterations in aquatic environments.