chelodina

/ˌtʃiːloʊˈdaɪnə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of large Australian freshwater turtles, commonly known as the snake-necked turtles.

“The chelodina was a slow-moving creature, but it was an important part of the ecosystem in the Australian wetlands.”

Synonyms

  • Australian turtle
  • snake-necked turtle

Antonyms

  • desert turtle