Testudine: meaning, definitions and examples
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testudine
[ หtษstjสdaษชn ]
animal
A testudine is a member of the Testudines order, commonly known as turtles or tortoises. They are characterized by a special bony or cartilaginous shell developed from their ribs that acts as a shield. Testudines are reptiles and have been around for millions of years, with various species inhabiting different environments.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| testudine |
This term is very formal and scientific, often used in academic contexts or specialized literature discussing the order of reptiles that includes tortoises and turtles.
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| turtle |
This word is used in everyday language to talk about reptiles that live in the water, especially in North American English. In British English, it can refer to both land and water species.
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| tortoise |
Use this word when referring to land-dwelling reptiles with shells. It is common in everyday language when talking about these animals.
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| chelonian |
This word is also used in formal or scientific contexts to refer to any member of the order Testudines but is less technical than 'testudine'.
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Examples of usage
- Many testudines can retract their heads and limbs into their shells for protection.
- The Galapagos tortoise is a famous testudine known for its long lifespan.
Translations
Translations of the word "testudine" in other languages:
๐ต๐น tartaruga
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Schildkrรถte
๐ฎ๐ฉ kura-kura
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตัะตะฟะฐั ะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ ลผรณลw
๐ฏ๐ต ใซใก
๐ซ๐ท tortue
๐ช๐ธ tortuga
๐น๐ท kaplumbaฤa
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฑฐ๋ถ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณูุญูุงุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ ลพelva
๐ธ๐ฐ korytnaฤka
๐จ๐ณ ไน้พ
๐ธ๐ฎ ลพelva
๐ฎ๐ธ skjaldbaka
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐัะฑะฐาะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tฤฑsbaฤa
๐ฒ๐ฝ tortuga
Etymology
The term 'testudine' is derived from the Latin word 'testudo', meaning 'tortoise' or 'turtle'. Testudines have a long evolutionary history, with fossil evidence dating back to the Triassic period. These reptiles have adapted to various environments and play important roles in ecosystems worldwide.