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Definition of Box turtle
1. Noun. Chiefly terrestrial turtle of North America; shell can be closed tightly.
Exact synonyms: Box Tortoise
Generic synonyms: Turtle
Group relationships: Genus Terrapene, Terrapene
Specialized synonyms: Terrapene Ornata, Western Box Turtle
Generic synonyms: Turtle
Group relationships: Genus Terrapene, Terrapene
Specialized synonyms: Terrapene Ornata, Western Box Turtle
Definition of Box turtle
1. Noun. A turtle of the genus ''Terrapene'' (the North American box turtles), or of ''Cuora'' or ''Pyxidea'' (the Asian box turtles), characterised by having a domed shell that is hinged at the bottom, allowing the animal to close its shell tightly to escape predators. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Box Turtle
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