terrapene

• Nombre propio que designa un género de tortugas conocido comúnmente como tortugas de caja, caracterizadas por su caparazón abovedado y su capacidad de cerrarlo herméticamente.

A proper noun referring to a genus of turtles commonly known as box turtles, characterized by their domed shell and ability to close it tightly.

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1. C1formalscientific

   A genus of turtles in the family Emydidae, commonly known as box turtles, characterized by a domed shell and a hinged plastron that allows them to close their shell tightly.

   Tortugas de caja

   • The Terrapene carolina is a common species of box turtle in North America.
   • Terrapene turtles are known for their ability to retract their head and limbs completely into their shell.
   • The hinged plastron of Terrapene species provides excellent protection from predators.

   Sinónimosbox turtle