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Definition of musk turtle

musk turtle

Plural:musk turtles
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North American A small, highly aquatic freshwater turtle belonging to the family Kinosternidae, native to North and Central America, characterized by a domed shell and the defensive ability to release a foul-smelling fluid from specialized glands.

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"While surveying the shallow wetlands, the herpetologist documented a common musk turtle resting among the aquatic vegetation."

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musing
musingly
musk
musk turtle
muskellunge
musket
musketeer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Musk turtle. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/musk-turtle
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