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Definitions for: Trionyx [n] type genus of the Trionychidae
Webster (1913) Definition: 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.
Synonyms: genus Trionyx
See Also: family Trionychidae, reptile genus, smooth softshell, spiny softshell, Trionychidae, Trionyx muticus, Trionyx spiniferus
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