noun
- plural of emyd; a family of freshwater turtles found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Usage: zoological term; technical
Examples
- The emydes family includes many common species of freshwater turtles.
- Researchers studied the behavior of emydes in their natural habitat.
- Several emydes species are popular in the pet trade.
- The painted turtle is one of the most recognizable emydes in North America.