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单词 pleurodiran
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Definition of pleurodiran in English:

pleurodiran

adjective ˌplɔːrə(ʊ)ˈdʌɪərənˌplʊərə(ʊ)ˈdʌɪərən
Zoology
  • Of, relating to, or characteristic of the chelonian suborder Pleurodira, which comprises the side-necked turtles.

noun ˌplɔːrə(ʊ)ˈdʌɪərənˌplʊərə(ʊ)ˈdʌɪərən
Zoology
  • A side-necked turtle; = pleurodirerare.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Annals and Magazine of Natural History. From scientific Latin Pleurodira, suborder name (E. D. Cope 1869 or earlier; alteration of Pleurodera from French pleurodères, subfamily name from pleuro- + ancient Greek δειρή (Attic δέρη) neck: see derotremate) + -an.

 
 

Definition of pleurodiran in US English:

pleurodiran

adjective
Zoology
  • Of, relating to, or characteristic of the chelonian suborder Pleurodira, which comprises the side-necked turtles.

noun
Zoology
  • A side-necked turtle; = pleurodirerare.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Annals and Magazine of Natural History. From scientific Latin Pleurodira, suborder name (E. D. Cope 1869 or earlier; alteration of Pleurodera from French pleurodères, subfamily name from pleuro- + ancient Greek δειρή (Attic δέρη) neck: see derotremate) + -an.

 
 
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