cassidinae

/kæsɪˈdiːneɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

A subfamily of tortoises, specifically the land tortoises of the family Testudinidae.

“The wildlife reserve is home to a variety of species, including the Geochelone pardalis and the Geochelone sulcata from the subfamily Cassidinae.”

Synonyms

  • land tortoises
  • testudinid tortoises

Antonyms

  • marine tortoises
  • sea turtles