river turtles
Stream-dwelling shelled reptiles
River turtles are freshwater turtles that live primarily in rivers and streams rather than ponds or lakes.
The term encompasses various species adapted to flowing water, with stronger swimmers and often more streamlined shells than their pond-dwelling relatives.
Many bask on logs and rocks along riverbanks: We spotted river turtles sunning themselves on every fallen tree.
- terrapinSmall edible marsh turtle
- chelonianTurtle family member
- plastronVentral shell portion
- carapaceProtective dorsal exoskeleton
- shell patternDesign mimicking marine casings
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- Rio NegroManaus, seasonal flooding
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Ocean-dwelling shelled reptiles
marine turtles · tortoises · desert tortoises · leatherback turtles · hawksbill turtles
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