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欧洲陆龟美索不达米亚亚种
Testudo (Testudo) graeca terrestris
Testudo terrestris is a name used by Forsskål in 1775 for a tortoise from the Middle East, now generally considered a synonym of Testudo graeca. It has nomenclatural significance as a candidate neotype.
分类路径：龟鳖目 (TESTUDINES) > 隐颈龟亚目 (CRYPTODIRA) > 硬壳龟下目 (DUROCRYPTODIRA) > 陆龟总科 (TESTUDINOIDEA) > 陆龟科 (TESTUDINIDAE) > 陆龟亚科 (TESTUDININAE) > 陆龟属 (Testudo) > 陆龟亚属 (Testudo (Testudo)) > 欧洲陆龟 (Testudo (Testudo) graeca) > 欧洲陆龟美索不达米亚亚种 (Testudo (Testudo) graeca terrestris)。顺这个路径能知道它在龟鳖目里属于哪个科、哪个属，方便和相近物种做对比。
- 中文名
- 欧洲陆龟美索不达米亚亚种
- 英文名
- Mesopotamian Tortoise
- 拉丁学名
- Testudo (Testudo) graeca terrestris
- 分类等级
- 亚种
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Testudo terrestris
Trivia
Testudo terrestris was originally described as a new species, but the name was later suppressed for nomenclatural stability. A neotype was designated in 2004.
Overview
Testudo terrestris is a name used by Forsskål in 1775 for a tortoise from the Middle East, now generally considered a synonym of Testudo graeca. It has nomenclatural significance as a candidate neotype.
Scientific Name
Testudo terrestris
Ecological Habits
Assumed similar to Testudo graeca: terrestrial, herbivorous, inhabiting Mediterranean scrublands.
Major Threats & Conservation
Not applicable as a synonym; however, the populations it represents face the same threats as Testudo graeca.
Morphological Characteristics
Based on historical descriptions, it resembles a medium-sized Testudo graeca with a domed carapace and typical coloration.
Natural Distribution & Conservation Status
The type locality is uncertain but likely in Egypt or the Levant. Not currently recognized as a valid species; included under Testudo graeca.
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