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Definition of Trionyx spiniferus
1. Noun. River turtle of western United States with a warty shell; prefers quiet water.
Generic synonyms: Pancake Turtle, Soft-shelled Turtle
Group relationships: Genus Trionyx, Trionyx
Lexicographical Neighbors of Trionyx Spiniferus
Literary usage of Trionyx spiniferus
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Explorations Into the World of Lewis and Clark: 194 Essays from the Pages of by Robert A. Saindon (2003)
"In addition, the voice of R. pretiosa is unknown.17 The journal entries made
definite reference to the calls of the frog. TURTLES 5. Trionyx spiniferus ..."
2. Explorations Into the World of Lewis and Clark V-2 of 3 by Robert A. Saindon (2003)
"In addition, the voice of/?, pretiosa is unknown.17 The journal entries made
definite reference to the calls of the frog. TURTLES 5. Trionyx spiniferus ..."
3. The Animal Kingdom Arranged in Conformity with Its Organizationby Georges Cuvier, Edward Griffith, Charles Hamilton Smith, Edward Pidgeon, John Edward Gray, George Robert Gray by Georges Cuvier, Edward Griffith, Charles Hamilton Smith, Edward Pidgeon, John Edward Gray, George Robert Gray (1831)
"... sternum callosities four, two hinder, large, united into one. Trionyx spiniferus,
Lesueur, Mem. Mus. xi. appears to be the young, as may also be Test. ..."
4. The Class Reptilia by Georges Cuvier, Edward Griffith, Edward Pidgeon (1831)
"... sternum callosities four, two hinder, large, united into one. Trionyx spiniferus,
Lesueur, Mem. Mus. xi. appears to be the young, as may also be Test. ..."
5. A Check List of North American Amphibians and Reptiles by Leonhard Stejneger, Thomas Barbour (1917)
"... spinifera (Le SUEUR) Trionyx spiniferus LE SUEUR Mem. Mus. Hist. Nat. Paris,
Vol. 15, Dec. 1827, p. 258, pl. 6. ..."
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