geochelone

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Noun geochelone has 1 sense

Geochelone, genus Geochelone - giant tortoises
--₁ is a kind of reptile genus
--₁ is a member of Testudinidae, family Testudinidae
--₁ has members: giant tortoise

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Geochelone

Definition:

Geochelone refers to a genus of land tortoises belonging to the family Testudinidae. These large, herbivorous reptiles are characterized by their high domed shells and terrestrial habitats.

Parts of Speech:

Noun: Geochelone

Senses:

Referring to a genus of land tortoises.

Usages:

Popular: Geochelone tortoises are known for their longevity.
Local: Geochelone gigantea, commonly known as the Aldabra giant tortoise, is native to the Aldabra Atoll in the Seychelles.

Sample Sentences:

I saw a Geochelone tortoise at the zoo today.
Geochelone radiata, also known as the radiated tortoise, hails from southern Madagascar.

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