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Definition of florida softshell turtle

florida softshell turtle

Plural:florida softshell turtles
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florida softshell turtle Lexical Profile

• noun

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North American A species of large, carnivorous freshwater turtle native to the southeastern United States, particularly Florida, characterized by a flattened, leathery carapace lacking hard scutes and a long, tubular snout.

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"The Florida softshell turtle is often seen basking on the muddy banks of southern lakes and canals or entirely submerged with only its snorkel-like nose above the water."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Florida softshell turtle. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/florida softshell turtle
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