box turtle

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Definition von box turtle im Englisch Türkisch wörterbuch

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Definition von box turtle im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

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

chiefly terrestrial turtle of North America; shell can be closed tightly

Any of several North American land turtles of the genus Terrapene having a hinged plastron that pulls up against the carapace, allowing the animal to become completely encased within its shell. Also called box tortoise. Any of several species of terrestrial turtle (genus Terrapene) found in the U.S. and Mexico. Box turtles have a high, rounded upper shell (carapace) that grows to a maximum length of about 7 in. (18 cm). The lower shell (plastron) is hinged across the center and can be drawn very tightly against the carapace to form a protective "box" that completely encloses the turtle's soft parts. They feed on earthworms, insects, mushrooms, and berries. Box turtles are often kept as pets

A variant form of box turtle

Relevante Übersetzungen

box turtles

terrapene

western box turtle

primarily a prairie turtle of western United States and northern Mexico

Silbentrennung

box tur·tle

Türkische aussprache

bäks tırtıl

Aussprache

/ˈbäks ˈtərtəl/ /ˈbɑːks ˈtɜrtəl/