box turtle

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Definition of box turtle in English English dictionary: 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
box turtles: terrapene
western box turtle: primarily a prairie turtle of western United States and northern Mexico

box turtle

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box tur·tle

bäks tırtıl

/ˈbäks ˈtərtəl/ /ˈbɑːks ˈtɜrtəl/

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