musk turtle
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musk turtle
n.
Any of several small North and Central American freshwater turtles of the family Kinosternidae and especially the genus Sternotherus, which emit a strong-smelling secretion from musk glands when disturbed.
musk turtle
n
(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
musk′ tur`tle
n.
any of several aquatic turtles of the genus Sternotherus, of North America, having a musky odor.
[1865–70, Amer.]
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Noun | 1. | ![]() mud turtle - bottom-dwelling freshwater turtle inhabiting muddy rivers of North America and Central America genus Sternotherus, Sternotherus - musk turtles |