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Definition of blanding turtle
blanding turtle
Plural:blanding turtles
• noun
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North American A semi-aquatic freshwater turtle native to central and eastern North America, characterized by a distinctive bright yellow chin and throat, and a highly domed, dark shell covered with pale speckles.
Example
"Conservationists are working to restore the wetland habitats necessary to support the endangered Blanding turtle population."
Word Nuance & Usage
This species is more commonly and formally referred to as "Blanding's turtle," retaining the possessive form of the naturalist it was named after.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Blanding turtle. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/blanding%20turtle