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Turtles are of the Order Testudines (turtles, tortoises and terrapins)

Within that Order there are eleven different Families of turtles.

Within each Family there is one or more Genus's.

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The genus of a turtle can vary depending on the specific species, as turtles belong to different genera based on their evolutionary relationships. Some common turtle genera include Chelonia, Trachemys, and Testudo.

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