gopher tortoise

Noun

Any of the species of the taxonomic genus Gopherus, which are burrowing tortoises of southern North America.

Japanese Meaning

北アメリカ南部に生息する、穴を掘って生活するカメ（属：Gopherus）の一種

The gopher tortoise's burrows provide shelter for dozens of other species in the upland habitat.

Gopherus属のリクガメの巣穴は、高地の生息地で数十種の他の生物に避難所を提供します。

Sense（1）

Any of the species of the taxonomic genus Gopherus, which are burrowing tortoises of southern North America.

gopher tortoises

（ plural ）