Pseudemys (Noun)
Meaning
Sliders; red-bellied terrapin.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Pseudemys is a genus of large freshwater turtles that includes the red-bellied terrapin often kept as pets and referred to as sliders.
- Some sliders kept as pets belong to the pseudemys genus of freshwater turtles.
- Pseudemys species are known for their striking colors and patterns that can vary greatly between individuals.
- In their natural habitats pseudemys species like the red-bellied terrapin often bask in the sun on rocks or logs.
- Many species within the pseudemys genus are considered semi-aquatic as they divide their time between water and land like the red-bellied terrapin.