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diamondback terrapin
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diamondback terrapin
n.
One of several turtles of the genus Malaclemys of the southern Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the United States, having edible flesh and a carapace with diamond-shaped ridged or knobbed markings.
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Noun1.diamondback terrapin - of marshes along Atlantic and Gulf Coasts of United Statesdiamondback terrapin - of marshes along Atlantic and Gulf Coasts of United States
terrapin - any of various edible North American web-footed turtles living in fresh or brackish water
genus Malaclemys, Malaclemys - American terrapins


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Diamond Back Terrapins, another endangered species, are reportedly also plentiful in the area.
 
 
 
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