Scientists recognize four different subspecies of painted turtles: eastern, southern, midland and western. As evidenced by fossils found in the central United States, painted turtles have inhabited the region for at least 15 million years.
Definition of fundus. plural. fundi. play \ËfÉn-ËdÄ«, -ËdÄ\. : the bottom of or part opposite the aperture of the internal surface of a hollow organ: such asa : the greater curvature of the stomachb : the lower back part of the bladderc : the large upper end of the uterusd : the part of the eye opposite the pupil.
solus / ËsÉÊlÉs / adj. alone; separate; of or denoting the position of an advertising poster or press advertisement that is separated from competing advertisements: a solus position; of or denoting a retail outlet, such as a petrol station, that sells the products of one company exclusively: a solus site (fem sola) alone; by oneself (formerly used in stage directions) Etymology: 17 th Century: from Latin sÅlus alone