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musk turtle

noun

  1. any of several aquatic turtles of the genus Sternotherus, of North America, which, when disturbed, emit a musky secretion.


musk turtle

noun

  1. 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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of musk turtle1

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70; so called from its musky smell
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Example Sentences

Though some species like the eastern musk turtle are common, a listing means traders will need a permit to sell them internationally.

Scientists captured 50 male turtles in ponds in southeastern Oklahoma belonging to four species: western chicken turtles, Mississippi mud turtles, common musk turtles, and spiny softshell turtles.

There, people can apply for a license to trap any of the state’s 19 freshwater species, except for the more vulnerable alligator snapping turtles, box turtles, and razor-backed musk turtles.

The common musk turtle has a tiny tongue lined with specialised buds, scientists have discovered.

From BBC

The tiny musk turtles were spotted for sale online by a Rhode Island Environmental Police intern.

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