map turtle

noun

variants or less commonly map terrapin
: a small aquatic turtle (Graptemys geographica) of the central and eastern U.S. that is olive-colored and marked by delicate yellow tracings

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“Map turtle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/map%20turtle. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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