terrapene ornata

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Noun terrapene ornata has 1 sense

Western box turtle, Terrapene ornata - primarily a prairie turtle of western United States and northern Mexico
--₁ is a kind of box turtle, box tortoise

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Terrapene ornata

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A species of turtle native to North America, commonly known as the ornate box turtle.

Usage: The terrapene ornata has a distinctive, highly domed shell and beautiful ornate patterns.

Example Sentence: The terrapene ornata is a small land-dwelling turtle species that is found in a variety of habitats across the central United States.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Related to or characteristic of the terrapene ornata species.

Usage: The terrapene ornata population in this area has been declining due to habitat loss.

Example Sentence: The terrapene ornata hatchlings exhibit vibrant colors on their shells.