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What's The Definition Of Pluroderes?Synonyms | Synonyms for Pluroderes: Related Terms | Find terms related to Pluroderes: See Also | Pluroderes In Webster's Dictionary \Plu*rod"e*res\, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. ? the side + ?
the neck.] (Zo["o]l.)
A group of fresh-water turtles in which the neck can not be
retracted, but is bent to one side, for protection. The
matamata is an example.
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