box turtle
See also: box-turtle
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box turtle (plural box turtles)
- A turtle of the genus Lua error in Module:taxlink at line 68: Parameter "noshow" is not used by this template. (the North American box turtles), of Lua error in Module:taxlink at line 68: Parameter "noshow" is not used by this template. or Lua error in Module:taxlink at line 68: Parameter "noshow" is not used by this template. (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.
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