alligator snapping turtles

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Definition of alligator snapping turtles in English English dictionary

macroclemys

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alligator snapping turtle

large species having three ridges on its back; found in southeastern United States

alligator snapping turtle

A large freshwater snapping turtle (Macroclemys temminckii) of the south-central United States, having a rough carapace and powerful hooked jaws. Also called alligator snapper

Hyphenation

al·li·ga·tor snap·ping turtles

Turkish pronunciation

älıgeytır snäpîng tırtılz

Pronunciation

/ˈaləˌgātər ˈsnapəɴɢ ˈtərtəlz/ /ˈæləˌɡeɪtɜr ˈsnæpɪŋ ˈtɜrtəlz/