"Pseudemys" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Pseudemys" Meaning

Pseudemys is a genus of land turtles in the family Emydidae. The scientific name Pseudemys means "false emyda", however the name Emyda is not a valid genus name, so this actually means "false Eidem or Psammobates" and is a reference to the earlier genus Emyda.

"Pseudemys" Examples

Pseudemys

Noun

A pseudemys is a large freshwater turtle belonging to the genus Pseudemys.
The pseudemys is native to North and Central America.
Pseudemys are characterized by their large size, with males reaching up to 25 centimeters in length.
Pseudemys have brown or green colored shells with striped or leathery skin underneath.
In the wild, pseudemys are primarily herbivores, feeding on aquatic plants and algae.

Related Words

Genus: Pseudemys
Species: Pseudemys nelsoni, Pseudemys concinna, Pseudemys floridana