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单词 chelonian
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chelonian

/kɪˈləʊnɪən /
Zoology
noun
A reptile of the order Testudines (formerly Chelonia); a turtle, terrapin, or tortoise.Most studies of the locomotor performance of reptiles have focused on lizards, with chelonians, especially hatchlings and juveniles, being largely overlooked....
  • The program she directs is to study the diversity and biology of southern Africa's chelonians (tortoises and turtles).
  • Among tetrapods, most species of mammals, birds, amphibians, and chelonians are larger at higher latitudes.
adjective
Relating to or denoting chelonians.Over the last 15 years, the focus of Sal's herp interests has been primarily dedicated to chelonian husbandry....
  • This drug is perhaps the most commonly used treatment in chelonian medicine.
  • As a chelonian keeper, Chris has worked with several tortoises, and north American freshwater turtles.
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