Pseudemys scripta

Definitions of Pseudemys scripta
  1. noun
    freshwater turtle of United States and South America; frequently raised commercially; some young sold as pets
    synonyms: slider, yellow-bellied terrapin
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    type of:
    turtle
    any of various aquatic and land reptiles having a bony shell and flipper-like limbs for swimming
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