About The Word Trionyx
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Trionyx
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What's The Definition Of Trionyx?
[n] type genus of the Trionychidae
Synonyms | Synonyms for Trionyx: genus Trionyx Related Terms | Find terms related to Trionyx: See Also | family Trionychidae | reptile genus | smooth softshell | spiny softshell | Trionychidae | Trionyx muticus | Trionyx spiniferus Trionyx In Webster's Dictionary \Tri*on"yx\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? (see {Tri-}) + ? a
claw.] (Zo["o]l.)
A genus of fresh-water or river turtles which have the shell
imperfectly developed and covered with a soft leathery skin.
They are noted for their agility and rapacity. Called also
{soft tortoise}, {soft-shell tortoise}, and {mud turtle}.
Note: The common American species ({Trionyx, or Aspidonectus,
ferox}) becomes over a foot in length and is very
voracious. Similar species are found in Asia and
Africa.
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