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box turtle

/ˈbɒks ˌtɜːrtl/

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B2formalcommonscientific/ˈbɒks ˌtɜːrtl/

A type of North American land-dwelling turtle belonging to the genus Terrapene, characterized by a domed shell and a hinged plastron that allows it to close its shell tightly for protection.

  • 🇷🇺Тип североамериканской сухопутной черепахи, принадлежащей к роду Terrapene, характеризующейся куполообразным панцирем и шарнирным пластроном, который позволяет ей плотно закрывать панцирь для защиты.
  1. Type of turtle B1 formal

    A land-dwelling turtle of the genus Terrapene, characterized by a domed shell and a hinged plastron that allows it to close its shell tightly.

    • The box turtle retreated into its shell when I approached.
    • Box turtles are commonly found in woodlands across North America.
    • She keeps a box turtle as a pet in a terrarium.

    🇷🇺Коробчатая черепаха