What is another word for Genus Pseudemys?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs sjˈuːdəmɪz] (IPA) 
Genus Pseudemys, commonly known as the cooter turtle, is a group of freshwater turtle species found in North and Central America. Some synonyms for the Genus Pseudemys include Terrapene pseudemys, Malacoclemmys, and Chrysemys. Terrapene pseudemys refers to a subspecies of Pseudemys rubriventris, commonly known as the Eastern box turtle. Malacoclemmys, previously thought to be a distinct genus, is now considered a synonym for Pseudemys. Chrysemys was also once considered a separate genus for some Pseudemys species, but is now generally regarded as a synonym. Regardless of the name used, these turtle species play an important role in freshwater ecosystems and are a beloved part of the North American wildlife.
