Malaclemys (Noun)
Meaning
American terrapins.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The spotted malaclemys was commonly found in salt marshes and mangrove swamps along the southeastern coast of the US.
- Researchers discovered that diamondback terrapins and spotted malaclemys were two closely related subspecies.
- Malaclemys in the Chesapeake Bay exhibit distinct coloration that helps distinguish them from other similar species.
- The conservation of the spotted malaclemys has been an ongoing effort in the state of Florida since 1994.
- A common sight along Cape Cod shores during summer months is the spotted malaclemys scavenging in beachgrass flats and eelgrass.