noun
- Plural of emyd; freshwater turtles of the family Emydidae, commonly found in North America.
Usage: zoology; technical
Examples
- The wetland habitat supports several species of emyds.
- Emyds are among the most commonly observed turtles in temperate freshwater ecosystems.
- Researchers studied the nesting behavior of local emyds.
- The aquarium displayed various emyds native to the region.