Meaning of the word "soft-shelled turtle" in English

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soft-shelled turtle

US /ˌsɑːft ˌʃeld ˈtɜːr.tl̩/
UK /ˌsɑːft ˌʃeld ˈtɜːr.tl̩/
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Noun

1.

a freshwater turtle with a flat, leathery shell, typically found in North America and Asia

Example:
We saw a large soft-shelled turtle basking on the riverbank.
The soft-shelled turtle is known for its long, snorkel-like snout.
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