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Sentences with chelonian
1. Noun, singular or mass
These creatures only live in freshwater or brackish water, so if you see a chelonian in a marine environment, it's definitely a turtle, not a terrapin.
2. Adjective
When it senses danger or feels pressure upon its shell (called a carapace on top and plastron on bottom), a chelonian instinctively pulls its head, legs and feet inside the protective shell.
