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  1. Trionyx, genus Trionyxnoun

    type genus of the Trionychidae

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  1. Trionyx

    Trionyx is a genus of softshell turtles belonging to the family Trionychidae. In the past many species in the family were classified in this genus, but today T. triunguis, the African or Nile softshell turtle, is the only extant softshell still classified as Trionyx. The other species still assigned to this genus are only known from fossils. T. triunguis is a relatively large, aquatic piscivore.

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  1. trionyx

    Trionyx is a genus of softshell turtles belonging to the family Trionychidae. They are characterized by a cartilaginous shell covered in leathery skin, rather than the bony, plated shells commonly associated with turtles. Trionyx turtles are found in freshwater bodies such as rivers, streams, and ponds. Most species are native to Asia, Africa, and North America. Their diet consists primarily of aquatic invertebrates, insects, fish, and amphibians.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Trionyxnoun

    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

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  1. Trionyx

    Trionyx is a genus of softshell turtles belonging to the family Trionychidae. In the past many species in the family were classified in this genus, but today T. triunguis, the African or Nile softshell turtle, is the only extant softshell still classified as Trionyx. The other species still assigned to this genus are only known from fossils. T. triunguis is a relatively large, aquatic piscivore.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of trionyx in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of trionyx in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8


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