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Definition of Red-bellied turtle
1. Noun. Freshwater turtle of Chesapeake Bay tributaries having red markings on the lower shell.
Generic synonyms: Turtle
Group relationships: Genus Pseudemys, Pseudemys
Lexicographical Neighbors of Red-bellied Turtle
Literary usage of Red-bellied turtle
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. First Report on the Economic Features of Turtles of Pennsylvania by Harvey Adam Surface (1908)
"The Red Bellied Terrapin has been referred to in literature not only by its common
name, but also as Potter, Red Bellied Turtle, Skill Pot, and Slider. ..."
2. A Naturalist's Rambles about Home by Charles Conrad Abbott (1884)
"... with the descriptions of the species as given by authors generally. Painted Turtle.
Chrysemys picta. red-bellied turtle. Pseudemys rugosa. Mud-Digger. ..."
3. Daytrips Pennsylvania Dutch Country and Philadelphia: 50 One Day Adventures by Earl Steinbicker (1999)
"In addition, numerous small animals such as opossums, raccoons, muskrats, the
red-bellied turtle, and the southern leopard frog make this their home. ..."
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