Smooth Softshell (Noun)
Meaning
River turtle of Mississippi basin; prefers running water.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The smooth softshell turtle species is endemic to the Mississippi River basin, where they can be found in large numbers.
- Their habits show a preference for running water over standing water, making rivers an ideal location for the smooth softshell.
- One notable characteristic of the smooth softshell is their long duration underwater, often paddling through strong currents.
- As juveniles, smooth softshells face predation threats while living at the water's surface, like other Mississippi basin river turtles.
- Females of the smooth softshell bury their eggs above the waterline in sandy banks, as most riverside habitats offer natural high nesting spots.