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Trionyx   Listen
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Trionyx  n.  (Zool.) A genus of fresh-water or river turtles which have the shell imperfectly developed and covered with a soft leathery skin. They are noted for their agility and rapacity. Called also soft tortoise, soft-shell tortoise, and mud turtle. Note: The common American species (Trionyx ferox syn. Aspidonectus ferox) becomes over a foot in length and is very voracious. Similar species are found in Asia and Africa.






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Words linked to "Trionyx" :   genus Trionyx, Trionyx spiniferus, spiny softshell, Trionyx muticus, Trionychidae



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