Definition

1. Noun:
   • A species of freshwater turtle: Chrysemys picta is the scientific name for a specific type of turtle commonly known as the painted turtle.
   • Characterized by bright markings: This turtle is distinguished by having a dark shell (carapace) with bright red, orange, or yellow markings along the edges and on its skin.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • We observed a Chrysemys picta basking on a log in the pond.
  • The biology class studied the habitat of Chrysemys picta.
  • Conservation efforts are important for protecting native species like Chrysemys picta.

Advanced Usage

• In scientific and formal contexts: The term is primarily used in biological, zoological, and ecological writing or discourse to refer precisely to this species.
  • The research paper focused on the thermoregulation behavior of Chrysemys picta.

Variants and Related Words

• Painted turtle: This is the common English name for .
  • The painted turtle (Chrysemys picta) is a familiar sight in many North American wetlands.
• Subspecies: The species has several recognized subspecies, such as the Eastern painted turtle () and the Western painted turtle ().

Synonyms

• Painted turtle: The standard common name.
• Freshwater turtle: A general descriptive term for its habitat, though this applies to many species.

Related Phrases

• Basking turtle: A descriptive phrase often associated with , as it is frequently seen basking in the sun.
  • The pond was full of basking turtles, including several Chrysemys picta.

Noun

1. freshwater turtles having bright yellow and red markings; common in the eastern United States