musk turtle
noun
: any of various small American freshwater turtles (especially genus Sternotherus) that have musk glands
especially
: a small dark turtle (S. odoratus) capable of producing a foul odor
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Though some species like the eastern musk turtle are common, a listing means traders will need a permit to sell them internationally.
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Michael Casey, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2022
The latest challenge to the mine argues that the agencies that signed off did not take all the steps required by the Endangered Species Act to protect the musk turtle before approving the permit.
—Dennis Pillion | Dpillion@al.com, al, 23 June 2021
The most sought after include box turtles, diamondback terrapins, mud and musk turtles, softshell turtles and snapping turtles.
—Kimberly Miller, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2020
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Michael Casey, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2022
The latest challenge to the mine argues that the agencies that signed off did not take all the steps required by the Endangered Species Act to protect the musk turtle before approving the permit.
—Dennis Pillion | Dpillion@al.com, al, 23 June 2021
The most sought after include box turtles, diamondback terrapins, mud and musk turtles, softshell turtles and snapping turtles.
—Kimberly Miller, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2020
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“Musk turtle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musk%20turtle. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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