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Terrapin - Wikipedia Terrapins gave their name to a colloquialism for the War of 1812 — 'the Terrapin War' — because, through the blockade, the United States was shut up tight in its shell like a terrapin against the British invasionary forces
Terrapin | Freshwater, Marsh, Aquatic | Britannica Terrapin, (Malaclemys terrapin), a term formerly used to refer to any aquatic turtle but now restricted largely, though not exclusively, to the diamondback terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin) of the turtle family Emydidae
Terrapin Conservation - The Wetlands Institute Terrapins are keystone predators of periwinkle snails that graze smooth cordgrass (Spartina alterniflora), the primary plant species that makes up our salt marsh When terrapins and other predators are removed, snails overgraze the cordgrass, leaving a barren mudflat
What Is a Terrapin? Their Habitat, Diet, and More While the term “terrapin” is often used broadly, it most specifically refers to the Diamondback Terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin) This species belongs to the family Emydidae, which also includes many freshwater turtles Terrapins possess adaptations for their estuarine homes
What Is a Terrapin? - WhatAboutPets - Everything About Pets What Is a Terrapin? A terrapin is a type of aquatic turtle that lives in fresh or brackish water, typically found in swamps, rivers, or ponds ‘Terrapins are reptiles known for their ability to thrive both in water and on land, making them a popular choice as pet turtles
What Are Terrapins? (General Info, Pictures and Care Guide) Terrapins are aquatic turtles so they will live near large bodies of water, like rivers, lakes, ponds, and marshes They can be found on every continent with the exception of Australia and South America They basically share the same habitats as most turtle species
Diamondback terrapin, facts and photos | National Geographic The diamondback terrapin is an iconic turtle of the coastal salt marshes of the northeastern United States Found throughout estuaries, shallow bays, and tidal creeks, these reptiles prefer