aquatic turtle

collocation in English

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aquatic
adjective
uk
/əˈkwæt.ɪk/us
/əˈkwæt̬.ɪk/
living or growing in, happening in, or connected ...
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turtle
noun[C]
uk
/ˈtɜː.təl/us
/ˈtɝː.t̬əl/
a reptile that lives in the sea and has a thick shell covering its body into which it can move its head and legs for protection. Turtles come onto land in order to lay ...
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(Definition ofaquaticandturtlefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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For this reason, during the winter months (and the late fall and early spring) it is considered anaquaticturtle.
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While juveniles are small and grow slowly, their high cost and large potential size makes them suitable only for experiencedaquaticturtlekeepers.
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Due to their potential size and specific needs, they do not make particularly good pets for any but the most experiencedaquaticturtlekeepers.
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They showed no such preference, 76% of the aquatic turtles crawled onto the shallow side.
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Most aquatic turtles have flat, streamlined shells which aid in swimming and diving.
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Like most other aquatic turtles, feeding always takes place in the water.
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For example, red eared sliders are a species of aquatic turtles that require at least 10 gallons of water per every inch of shell length.
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Some aquatic turtles, such as snapping turtles and soft-shelled turtles, have eyes closer to the top of the head.
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Marine turtle products contribute to the population problems among aquatic turtles.
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Aquatic turtles have developed more permeable skin, and some species have modified their cloaca to increase the area for gas exchange.
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It is a habitat for jaguars, primates, aquatic turtles, eagles and the rare agouti.
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As with all aquatic turtles, water quality is one of the keys to keeping this species successfully in captivity.
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In the summer, tortoises and aquatic turtles live outdoors in the gardens.
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