mud turtle

US /ˈmʌd ˌtɝː.tl̩/
UK /ˈmʌd ˌtɝː.tl̩/
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tartaruga di fango

a small freshwater turtle (genus Kinosternon) with a dull-colored, often flattened shell, typically found in muddy or shallow waters.

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We spotted a mud turtle basking on a log near the pond.
Abbiamo avvistato una tartaruga di fango che si crogiolava su un tronco vicino allo stagno.
Mud turtles are often found in slow-moving streams and swamps.
Le tartarughe di fango si trovano spesso in corsi d'acqua lenti e paludi.