genus kinosternon (Meaning)

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genus kinosternon (n)

type genus of the Kinosternidae

No Synonyms and anytonyms found

The genus Kinosternon encompasses a diverse group of mud turtles found in various habitats throughout North and Central America.
Kinosternon turtles are characterized by their unique, hinged plastron that enables them to close their shells securely.
The Ypsilanti slider (Kinosternon ypsilum) is a species of Kinosternon turtle known for its striking yellow markings.
The Mississippi mud turtle (Kinosternon subrubrum) is the most common species of Kinosternon in the southeastern United States.
Kinosternon turtles have a distinctive feeding behavior, using their long, flexible necks to probe through mud and decaying vegetation for food.
The yellow mud turtle (Kinosternon flavescens) is a relatively small species of Kinosternon found in swamps and marshes.
Kinosternon turtles are generally shy and secretive, spending most of their time submerged in water or hidden in vegetation.
The razorback musk turtle (Kinosternon dunni) is a threatened species of Kinosternon that is endemic to the Pascagoula River system.
Kinosternon turtles are often kept as pets due to their small size and relatively placid nature.
The mud turtles of the genus Kinosternon play a vital role in maintaining the health of freshwater ecosystems.

type genus of the Kinosternidae

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The genus Kinosternon encompasses a diverse group of mud turtles found in various habitats throughout North and Central America.

Kinosternon turtles are characterized by their unique, hinged plastron that enables them to close their shells securely.

The Ypsilanti slider (Kinosternon ypsilum) is a species of Kinosternon turtle known for its striking yellow markings.

The Mississippi mud turtle (Kinosternon subrubrum) is the most common species of Kinosternon in the southeastern United States.