Sternotherus (Noun)
Meaning
Musk turtles.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Sternotherus includes several species of musk turtles that are native to North America.
- Sternotherus odoratus is a species of musk turtle that is commonly found in freshwater habitats throughout the southeastern United States.
- The Sternotherus genus is characterized by the presence of a distinctive musk gland on the underside of the turtle's shell.
- Sternotherus turtles are known for their ability to release a foul-smelling secretion from their musk glands when threatened or disturbed.
- The Sternotherus genus is part of the family Kinosternidae, which includes several other species of musk turtles and mud turtles.