flapshell

[US]/ˈflæpʃɛl/
[UK]/ˈflæpʃɛl/

Translation

n.A freshwater turtle with a soft shell and a hinged plastron that can close like a flap

Phrases & Collocations

flapshell turtle

chinese flapshell

indian flapshell

flapshell turtles

flapshelled turtle

freshwater flapshell

flapshell habitat

flapshell eggs

flapshell nesting

flapshell conservation

Example Sentences

the indian flapshell turtle is common in south asia.

flapshell turtles often bury themselves in mud.

we spotted a flapshell basking on the riverbank.

the flapshell population is threatened by habitat loss.

some people hunt the indian flapshell for food.

a flapshell turtle has a soft, leathery shell.

researchers are studying the behavior of flapshell turtles.

the flapshell species is found in sri lanka.

heavy rains often trigger flapshell migration.

conservationists are trying to protect the flapshell habitat.

the flapshell turtle feeds on aquatic plants and insects.

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