bog turtle
noun
: a small, uncommon, semiaquatic, freshwater turtle (Glyptemys muhlenbergii synonym Clemmys muhlenbergii) that has a yellow to red patch on each side of the head and typically reaches a length of three to four inches (7.6 to 10 centimeters)
called also Muhlenberg's turtle
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“Bog turtle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bog%20turtle. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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