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turtle    音标拼音: [t'ɚtəl]
n. 海龟

海龟

turtle
n 1: a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar [synonym:
{turtleneck}, {turtle}, {polo-neck}]
2: any of various aquatic and land reptiles having a bony shell
and flipper-like limbs for swimming
v 1: overturn accidentally; "Don't rock the boat or it will
capsize!" [synonym: {capsize}, {turtle}, {turn turtle}]
2: hunt for turtles, especially as an occupation

Turtle \Tur"tle\ (t[^u]r"t'l), n. [AS. turtle, L. turtur;
probably of imitative origin. Cf. {Turtle} the sea tortoise.]
(Zool.)
The turtledove.
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Turtle \Tur"tle\, n. [Probably the same word as the word
preceding, and substituted (probably by sailors) for the
Spanish or Portuguese name; cf. Sp. tortuga tortoise, turtle,
Pg. tartaruga, also F. tortue, and E. tortoise.]
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1. (Zool.) Any one of the numerous species of Testudinata,
especially a sea turtle, or chelonian.
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Note: In the United States the land and fresh-water tortoises
are also called turtles.
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2. (Printing) The curved plate in which the form is held in a
type-revolving cylinder press.
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{Alligator turtle}, {Box turtle}, etc. See under {Alligator},
{Box}, etc.

{green turtle} (Zool.), a marine turtle of the genus
{Chelonia}, having usually a smooth greenish or
olive-colored shell. It is highly valued for the delicacy
of its flesh, which is used especially for turtle soup.
Two distinct species or varieties are known; one of which
({Chelonia Midas}) inhabits the warm part of the Atlantic
Ocean, and sometimes weighs eight hundred pounds or more;
the other ({Chelonia virgata}) inhabits the Pacific Ocean.
Both species are similar in habits and feed principally on
seaweed and other marine plants, especially the turtle
grass.

{Turtle cowrie} (Zool.), a large, handsome cowrie ({Cypraea
testudinaria}); the turtle-shell; so called because of its
fancied resemblance to a tortoise in color and form.

{Turtle grass} (Bot.), a marine plant ({Thalassia
testudinum}) with grasslike leaves, common about the West
Indies.

{Turtle shell}, tortoise shell. See under {Tortoise}.
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  • Turtle - Wikipedia
    Turtles (order Testudines) are reptiles characterized by a special shell developed mainly from their ribs Modern turtles are divided into two major groups, the Pleurodira (side necked turtles) and Cryptodira (hidden necked turtles), which differ in the way the head retracts
  • 10 totally awesome facts about turtles! - National Geographic Kids
    From giant, slow-moving land-dwelling tortoises and snappy terrapins basking in their fresh-water lagoons, to the graceful strokes of a sea turtle gliding through our oceans – check out our ten totally awesome turtle facts, below!
  • Turtle | Species, Classification, Facts | Britannica
    turtle, (order Testudines), any reptile with a body encased in a bony shell, including tortoises Although numerous animals, from invertebrates to mammals, have evolved shells, none has an architecture like that of turtles The turtle shell has a top (carapace) and a bottom (plastron)
  • Turtles - Facts, Diet, Types Habitat Information - Animal Corner
    Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) – appropriately named for its narrow head and hawk-like beak Being the most tropical of all sea turtles, the Hawksbill turtle is found in tropical and subtropical waters of the Atlantic ocean, Pacific ocean and Indian Ocean
  • Turtle - Types, Size, Anatomy, Habitat, Lifespan, Pictures
    Turtles are reptiles of the order Testudines with a characteristic bony shell They are slow-moving, air-breathing animals that are opportunistic feeders, seeking almost sedentary creatures and plants for their diet
  • Turtle and Tortoise - San Diego Zoo Animals Plants
    ABOUT Turtle, tortoise, and terrapin: what's the difference? All turtles, tortoises, and terrapins are reptiles Scientists often refer to them as chelonians, because they are in the taxonomic order called Chelonia (from the Greek word for tortoise)
  • Turtles: Facts and List of Different Types with Pictures
    Turtles (Testudines) are one of the most prominent reptile orders, characterized by their large bony shells that act as their primary defense mechanism The head and limbs are retrieved within the shell whenever they are threatened
  • Turtle facts | Amphibians Reptiles | BBC Earth
    From tiny, swamp-dwelling species to gentle tortoise giants, these tough reptiles are some of the longest-lived animals on Earth Turtles are unique because they are the only vertebrates with a shell While, all turtle species have a shell, but they don’t all look alike
  • Turtles Animal Facts - Testudines - A-Z Animals
    Over half of all turtle species are threatened by pollution and other human-caused issues Turtles are a broad group of animals, and they’ve existed on this earth for quite some time There are over 300 different species, and each one has unique facts about its behaviors, diets, and appearances
  • Sea Turtle | World Wildlife Fund
    Seven different species of sea (or marine) turtles grace our ocean waters, from the shallow seagrass beds of the Indian Ocean to the colorful reefs of the Coral Triangle and the sandy beaches of the Eastern Pacific





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