western box turtle

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Noun western box turtle has 1 sense

Western box turtle, Terrapene ornata - primarily a prairie turtle of western United States and northern Mexico
--₁ is a kind of box turtle, box tortoise

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Western Box Turtle

Description:

The Western Box Turtle is a species of turtle native to western parts of the United States and Mexico. It is a medium-sized terrestrial turtle known for its distinctive box-shaped shell. It belongs to the family Emydidae and is commonly kept as a pet due to its unique appearance.

Sample Sentences:

Noun (Animal):

I spotted a Western Box Turtle while hiking in the Arizona desert.
The Western Box Turtle is listed as a species of special concern in California.

Noun (Pet):

I'm considering getting a Western Box Turtle as a pet.
John owns a beautiful Western Box Turtle named Spike.

Adjective:

The Western Box Turtle population is declining due to habitat loss.
She observed a group of Western Box Turtles basking in the sun.

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