musk turtle

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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musk turtle - small freshwater turtle having a strong musky odorstinkpotmud turtle - bottom-dwelling freshwater turtle inhabiting muddy rivers of North America and Central Americagenus Sternotherus, Sternotherus - musk turtles