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Definition of Box tortoise
1. Noun. Chiefly terrestrial turtle of North America; shell can be closed tightly.
Exact synonyms: Box Turtle
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