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  2. Sternotherus odoratus - Wikipedia

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    Sternotherus odoratus is a species of small turtle in the family Kinosternidae.The species is native to southeastern Canada and much of the Eastern United States.It is also known commonly as the common musk turtle, eastern musk turtle, [4] or stinkpot turtle due to its ability to release a foul musky odor from scent glands on the edge of its shell, possibly to deter predation. [5]

  3. Sternotherus - Wikipedia

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    Sternotherus. Bell in Gray, 1825[1] Sternotherus is a genus of turtles in the family Kinosternidae including six species commonly known as musk turtles. The genus is endemic to North America, occurring in the eastern third of the US and southeast Ontario, Canada. Musk glands positioned near the bridge of the shell can produce foul smelling ...

  4. Loggerhead musk turtle - Wikipedia

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    The loggerhead musk turtle (Sternotherus minor) is a species of turtle in the family Kinosternidae. This turtle has a large head which has a light-colored background with dark spots or stripes present on the head and neck. [3] The average size of an adult loggerhead musk turtle is about 3–5 in (7.6–12.7 cm) in straight carapace length.

  5. Razor-backed musk turtle - Wikipedia

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    Description. Razor-backed musk turtle with legs and head retracted into its shell. The razor-backed musk turtle grows to a straight carapace length of about 15 cm (5.9 in). It has a brown-colored carapace, with black markings at the edges of each scute. The carapace has a distinct, sharp keel down the center of its length, giving the species ...

  6. Mississippi River (Ontario) - Wikipedia

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    Downstream, where the Mississippi enters the Ottawa River, there are several important shorelines and wetlands, including the Mississippi Snye, which has a rich aquatic flora over marble bedrock, and has recorded observations for the musk turtle. [14] The river originally powered textile mills. Today, it provides hydroelectric power.

  7. Turtle River–White Otter Lake Provincial Park - Wikipedia

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    Turtle River–White Otter Lake Provincial Park. /  49.20833°N 92.12083°W  / 49.20833; -92.12083. The Turtle River–White Otter Lake Provincial Park is a large provincial park in Kenora and Rainy River Districts, roughly located between Ignace and Atikokan, Ontario, Canada. [ 2] It has been recognized as a "natural area with unique ...

  8. Kinosternidae - Wikipedia

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    The Kinosternidae are a family of mostly small turtles that includes the mud turtles and musk turtles. The family contains 25 species within four genera, but taxonomic reclassification is an ongoing process, so many sources vary on the exact numbers of species and subspecies. They inhabit slow-moving bodies of water, often with soft, muddy ...

  9. Flattened musk turtle - Wikipedia

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    Habitat. The flattened musk turtle is a freshwater, stream-dwelling turtle. The ideal habitat for the flattened musk turtle is a clearwater stream or river that has an adequate amount of cover sites to escape to under rocks and crevices. The shape of the flattened musk turtle allows it to fit into confined spaces, such as crevices.

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