kinosternon

• Sustantivo científico que designa el género tipo de la familia Kinosternidae, que incluye ciertas especies de tortugas de barro o almizcleras.

A scientific noun referring to the type genus of the family Kinosternidae, comprising certain species of mud turtles.

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1. Genus of mud turtlesC2formalscientific

   A genus of small to medium-sized aquatic turtles, commonly known as mud turtles, belonging to the family Kinosternidae.

   Género Kinosternon (tortugas de barro)

   • The Kinosternon genus includes several species found in the Americas.
   • Researchers studied the nesting habits of Kinosternon turtles.
   • Kinosternon species are known for their ability to close their shells tightly.