Terrestrial habitat may be just as important as aquatic habitat for this turtle ... There is a broad zone of intergradation (populations that show characteristics of both species) where they overlap ...

Students could be shown pictures of different aquatic habitats, such as a coral reef or rock pool, and be asked to consider what type of animal would be well suited to this environment.

Queen snakes have a unique diet, primarily feeding on freshly molted crayfish, a preference that ties them closely to their aquatic habitats. While currently listed as a species of least concern ...