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genus kinosternon

 

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Noun genus kinosternon has 1 sense
  1. Kinosternon, genus Kinosternon - type genus of the Kinosternidae
    --1 is a kind of reptile genus
    --1 is a member of Kinosternidae, family Kinosternidae
    --1 has members: mud turtle

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Genus Kinosternon

Description

The Genus Kinosternon refers to a group of small to medium-sized turtles belonging to the family Kinosternidae. They are commonly known as mud turtles or musk turtles.

Part of Speech

Noun

Senses

1. A taxonomic category that ranks above species and below family.

2. A group of turtles within the family Kinosternidae.

Usages

1. The genus Kinosternon includes various species of mud turtles, such as the Eastern mud turtle, the Mexican mud turtle, and the Common mud turtle.

2. The biologists classified the turtle they found under the genus Kinosternon.

Sample Sentences

1. The Eastern mud turtle belongs to the genus Kinosternon.

2. Scientists are researching the behavior and habitat of different species in the genus Kinosternon.

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