alligator snapping turtle

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Definition of alligator snapping turtle in English English dictionary

large species having three ridges on its back; found in southeastern United States

A large freshwater snapping turtle (Macroclemys temminckii) of the south-central United States, having a rough carapace and powerful hooked jaws. Also called alligator snapper

Related Terms

alligator snapping turtles

macroclemys

Hyphenation

al·li·ga·tor snap·ping tur·tle

Turkish pronunciation

älıgeytır snäpîng tırtıl

Pronunciation

/ˈaləˌgātər ˈsnapəɴɢ ˈtərtəl/ /ˈæləˌɡeɪtɜr ˈsnæpɪŋ ˈtɜrtəl/