Definitions for box turtle
box tur·tle

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1. box turtle, box tortoisenoun

   chiefly terrestrial turtle of North America; shell can be closed tightly

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1. box turtlenoun

   A turtle of the genus Terrapene (the North American box turtles), or of Cuora or Pyxidea (the Asian box turtles), characterised by having a domed shell that is hinged at the bottom, allowing the animal to close its shell tightly to escape predators.

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1. box turtle

   A box turtle is a type of terrestrial turtle that is native to North America. It is characterized by its dome-shaped shell, which has a hinged bottom that allows the turtle to completely retreat and close its shell when threatened. Box turtles are generally small, typically ranging from 4 to 7 inches in length, and can live up to 100 years. They are omnivorous, consuming a diet that includes insects, plants, and fruits. Their distinct physical appearance differs between subspecies and can include various colors and patterns.

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1. Box turtle

   The box turtle or is a genus of turtle native to North America. It is also known as the box tortoise, although box turtles are terrestrial members of the American pond turtle family, and not members of the tortoise family. The 12 taxa which are distinguished in the genus are distributed over four species. It is largely characterized by having a domed shell, which is hinged at the bottom, allowing the animal to close its shell tightly to escape predators. Box turtles have become popular pets, although their needs in captivity are complex. The females usually have yellowish, brown eyes and the males usually have red or orange eyes, but the most reliable way to discern males from females is to examine the plastron; on males there is a concave area centered beneath the hinge.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of box turtle in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

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   The numerical value of box turtle in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=box turtle
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Box_Turtle
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4. ^ Wikidata
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