Emydinae
The Emydinae are a subfamily of turtles in the family Emydidae Emydidae (Latin (freshwater tortoise) + Ancient Greek (, "appearance, resemblance")) is a family of testudines (turtles) that includes close to 50 species in 10 genera. Members of this family are commonly called terrapins, pond turtles, or mar .... Classification The genera of the Emydinae remain unresolved, with '' Actinemys'' and '' Emydoidea'' being used in some publications. Species References ;Bibliography * * Reptile subfamilies {{Turtle-stub de:Neuwelt-Sumpfschildkröten#Systematik ...
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Emydoidea
Blanding's turtle (''Emydoidea blandingii)'' is a species of semi-aquatic turtle of the family Emydidae. This species is native to central and eastern parts of Canada and the United States. It is considered to be an endangered species throughout much of its range. Blanding's turtle is of interest in longevity research, as it shows few or no common signs of aging and is physically active and capable of reproduction into eight or nine decades of life. Taxonomy There are differences of opinion as to the genus for this species; both ''Emys'' and '' Emydoidea'' occur in published sources in 2009, 2010, and 2011. Etymology Both the specific name, ''blandingii'', and the common name, Blanding's turtle, are in honor of American naturalist Dr. William Blanding (1773–1857). Description Blanding's turtle is a medium-sized turtle with an average straight carapace length of approximately with a maximum of . A distinguishing feature of this turtle is the bright yellow chin and throat. Th ...
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