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snap·ping tur·tle

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  1. snapping turtlenoun

    large aggressive freshwater turtle with powerful jaws

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  1. snapping turtlenoun

    Any of several large American freshwater turtles of the family Chelydridae; they have powerful hooked jaws that close with a snap.

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  1. snapping turtle

    The Chelydridae is a family of turtles that has seven extinct and two extant genera. The extant genera are the snapping turtles, Chelydra and Macrochelys. Both are endemic to the Western Hemisphere. The extinct genera are Acherontemys, Chelydrops, Chelydropsis, Emarginachelys, Macrocephalochelys, Planiplastron, and Protochelydra.

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  1. snapping turtle

    A snapping turtle is a type of freshwater turtle characterized by a strong, jaw-like beak that it uses for hunting and defense, a large shell, and a robust tail. They belong to the Chelydridae family. Snapping turtles are native to North and Central America and known for their aggressive behavior when they feel threatened. They inhabit a variety of water bodies, from rivers and streams to ponds and lakes. Their diet is omnivorous, consisting of both plants and other animals. There are two types, the common snapping turtle and the alligator snapping turtle, with the latter being significantly larger in size.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of snapping turtle in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of snapping turtle in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3


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