musk turtle

musk turtle

n.

Any of several small freshwater turtles of the genus Sternotherus of the eastern United States and Canada, which emit a musky odor when disturbed.

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musk turtle

n

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) any of several small turtles of the genus Sternotherus, esp S. odoratus (common musk turtle or stinkpot), that emit a strong unpleasant odour: family Kinosternidae

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

musk turtle - small freshwater turtle having a strong musky odor stinkpot mud turtle - bottom-dwelling freshwater turtle inhabiting muddy rivers of North America and Central America genus Sternotherus, Sternotherus - musk turtles