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sternotherus

/ˌstɜːrnəˈθɪrəs/

Tradução: Gênero de pequenas tartarugas aquáticas da América do Norte, popularmente conhecidas como tartarugas-almiscaradas.

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/ˌstɜːrnəˈθɪrəs/formalscientific
  • ptGênero de pequenas tartarugas aquáticas da América do Norte, popularmente conhecidas como tartarugas-almiscaradas.

A genus of small aquatic turtles commonly known as musk turtles, native to North America.

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  1. C2formalscientific

    A genus of small aquatic turtles in the family Kinosternidae, commonly known as musk turtles, native to North America.

    ptTartarugas-almiscaradas

    • Sternotherus turtles are known for their ability to produce a musky odor when threatened.
    • The most common species of Sternotherus is the common musk turtle.
    • Researchers are studying the habitat preferences of Sternotherus in the southeastern United States.