The Common Musk Turtle, scientifically named Sternotherus odoratus, belongs to the family Kinosternidae. This family comprises a group of small, primarily aquatic turtles known for their distinct musky odor, which they release as a defense mechanism when threatened. The genus Sternotherus is differentiated from other kinosternid turtles by certain anatomical features, including plastron shape and reduced hinge development.
The species S. odoratus has a documented presence in fossil records dating back to the Pleistocene epoch, indicating its long-standing existence across North America. Through millennia, this species has adapted to a range of slow-moving aquatic environments, and its evolutionary traits reflect its specialization in surviving within murky, vegetated freshwater ecosystems.
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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The Common Musk Turtle, scientifically named Sternotherus odoratus, belongs to the family Kinosternidae. This family comprises a group of small, primarily aquatic turtles known for their distinct musky odor, which they release as a defense mechanism when threatened. The genus Sternotherus is differentiated from other kinosternid turtles by certain anatomical features, including plastron shape and reduced hinge development.The species S. odoratus has a documented presence in fossil records dating back to the Pleistocene epoch, indicating its long-standing existence across North America. Through millennia, this species has adapted to a range of slow-moving aquatic environments, and its evolutionary traits reflect its specialization in surviving within murky, vegetated freshwater ecosystems. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9798273471634
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