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Mary River turtle

Mary River turtle noun: a species of turtle, Elusor macrurus, endemic to the Mary River in southeastern Queensland.

Noun

Mary River turtle (plural Mary River turtles)

  1. A species of turtle, Elusor macrurus, endemic to the Mary River in southeastern Queensland.
    • Conservationists trying to save the Mary river turtle have had to resort to selling turtle chocolates and soliciting donations from the United Arab Emirates to try to help save the endangered reptile from extinction.2018 April 19, Lisa Cox, The Guardian

Forms of Mary River turtle

pluralMary River turtles

Questions about Mary River turtle

What does Mary River turtle mean?
Mary River turtle means a species of turtle, Elusor macrurus, endemic to the Mary River in southeastern Queensland.
What part of speech is Mary River turtle?
Mary River turtle is a noun.
What is the plural of Mary River turtle?
The plural of Mary River turtle is Mary River turtles.

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