Trionyx

Trionyx: Trionyx Tri*on"yx, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? (see {Tri-}) + ? a claw.] (Zo["o]l.) A genus of fresh-water or river turtles which have the shell imperfectly developed and covered with a soft leathery skin. They are noted for their agility and rapacity. Called also {soft tortoise}, {soft-shell tortoise}, and {mud turtle}. [1913 Webster]
Note: The common American species ({Trionyx ferox} syn. {Aspidonectus ferox}) becomes over a foot in length and is very voracious. Similar species are found in Asia and Africa. [1913 Webster]

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Trionyx — triunguis Tortue molle du Nil … Wikipédia en Français
Trionyx — Saltar a navegación, búsqueda ? Trionyx Clasificación científica Reino: Animalia Filo … Wikipedia Español
trionyx — [ tri(j)ɔniks ] n. m. • 1827; de tri et gr. onux « ongle », ainsi nommé parce que cet animal n a d ongles qu à trois doigts ♦ Zool. Grande tortue carnassière d eau douce, qui vit dans des régions chaudes du globe. ● trionyx nom masculin Assez… … Encyclopédie Universelle
Triŏnyx — Triŏnyx, 1) s. Hautschildkröte; 2) so v.w. Megatherium … Pierer's Universal-Lexikon
Trionyx — noun type genus of the Trionychidae • Syn: ↑genus Trionyx • Hypernyms: ↑reptile genus • Member Holonyms: ↑Trionychidae, ↑family Trionychidae • Member Meronyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
Trionyx triunguis — Tortue molle du Nil … Wikipédia en Français
Trionyx ferox — Trionyx Tri*on yx, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? (see {Tri }) + ? a claw.] (Zo[ o]l.) A genus of fresh water or river turtles which have the shell imperfectly developed and covered with a soft leathery skin. They are noted for their agility and rapacity.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Trionyx triunguis — Trionyx triunguis … Wikipédia en Français
Trionyx triunguis — Tortuga de caparazón blando africana … Wikipedia Español
Trionyx de Chine — Pelodiscus sinensis Trionyx de Chine … Wikipédia en Français

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