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spiny softshell

DEFINITIONS OF: spiny softshell

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n river turtle of western United States with a warty shell; prefers quiet water

Synonyms:
Trionyx spiniferus
Type of:
pancake turtle, soft-shelled turtle
voracious aquatic turtle with a flat flexible shell covered by a leathery skin; can inflict painful bites
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