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soft-shell

[sawft-shel, soft-] / ˈsɔftˌʃɛl, ˈsɒft- /






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The female turtle lived at the Suzhou Zoo with another of the last remaining Yangtze giant softshells, her male partner.

From Washington Post • Apr. 15, 2019

Other exported species include map turtles, named after the light markings on their shells; river cooters; souther painted turtes; and spiny softshells and common snapping turtles, especially prized for the food market in China.

From National Geographic • Nov. 10, 2016

At the end of December, softshells were 53% sold-through.

From Time Magazine Archive

At the end of January, softshells were 58% sold-through.

From Time Magazine Archive

Retailers say the thin look of softshells discourages buyers.

From Time Magazine Archive




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