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Definition of diamondback terrapin
diamondback terrapin
Plural:diamondback terrapins
• noun
1
North American A species of turtle native to the coastal brackish and saltwater marshes of the eastern and southern United States, distinguished by the concentric, diamond-shaped patterns on its carapace.
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"Conservationists are working to protect the nesting habitats of the diamondback terrapin along the Atlantic coast."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Diamondback terrapin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/diamondback%20terrapin