A genus of freshwater turtles commonly known as painted turtles, native to North America and characterized by colorful markings.
From Greek 'chrysos' (gold) + 'emys' (turtle). Named for the golden and reddish colorful markings on their shells and skin.
Painted turtles are so colorful that early naturalists thought these distinct color patterns were deliberately painted on—the genus name literally means 'golden turtle'!
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