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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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    The flattened musk turtle (S. depressus) is known to feed on introduced Asian clams (Corbicula maniliensis). [2]: 513, 516, 523, 533 pp. [21] [22] The razor-backed (S. carinatus) and eastern musk turtles (S. odoratus) are known to be bottom feeders, often searching with the neck extended and probing the mud and sand with their heads.

  4. 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.

  5. 32 best aquarium pets that aren't fish - AOL

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    These hardy creatures are speedy scavengers and love a diet of decaying matter. ... Another reason for their popularity is the fact Common Musk Turtles can thrive in captivity for up to 50 years ...

  6. 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. [3]

  7. Our complete list of foods pet turtles should not eat - AOL

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    Feeding turtles and tortoises right means mimicking their natural diet; the wrong foods, even common ones, can be harmful. Here are 32 foods to avoid.

  8. Kinosterninae - Wikipedia

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    Kinosterninae is a subfamily of the family Kinosternidae, a family of aquatic turtles. Kinosterninae contains the genera Kinosternon and Sternotherus, which are native to much of the United States and northern Mexico. There are 27 species from 4 genera in the two subfamilies Staurotypinae and Kinosterninae. [1]

  9. Razor-backed musk turtle - Wikipedia

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    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 its common name. [4]

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