Scientific Name: Sternotherus odoratus Common Name: Eastern musk turtle (stinkpot) Species synopsis: Also known as the stinkpot, the eastern musk turtle emits a distinctive musky odor when threatened. It is highly aquatic, leaving the water infrequently, and moving awkwardly on land when it must. Sternotherus odoratus is a species of small turtle in the family Kinosternidae.The species is native to southeastern Canada and much of the Eastern United States.It is also known commonly as the common musk turtle, eastern musk turtle, or stinkpot turtle due to its ability to release a foul musky odor from scent glands on the edge of its shell, possibly to deter predation. Ge­o­graphic Range. Ra­zor-back musk tur­tles ( Ster­notherus car­i­na­tus) have a small ge­o­graphic range which is lim­ited to the south cen­tral United States. They are found in six states: south­east­ern Ok­la­homa, east­ern Texas, south­ern Mis­sis­sippi and Arkansas, nearly the en­tire state of Louisiana, and a small 1)Introduction to the Musk Turtle. 1.1)Exploring the Etymology of Sternotherus Odoratus. 1.2)The Unique Characteristics of Stinkpot Turtles. 2)Habitat and Geographic Distribution of the Musk Turtle. 2.1)The Type of Habitat Musk Turtles Prefer. 3)The Musk Turtle's Life Cycle and Natural History. Disclaimer: The Animal Diversity Web is an educational resource written largely by and for college students.ADW doesn't cover all species in the world, nor does it include all the latest scientific information about organisms we describe. Though we edit our accounts for accuracy, we cannot guarantee all information in those accounts. Common Name: Eastern Musk Turtle. Scientific Name: Sternotherus odoratus. Etymology: Genus: Sternotherus is derived from the Greek word sternon which means "sternum" and therion which means "wild animal".. Species: odoratus is derived from the Latin word odoratus meaning "to have an odor".. Average Length: 2 - 4.5 in. (5.1 - 11.5 cm) |dhy| skt| ccc| ndx| gim| sdw| gww| lmg| eoz| wnq| zyl| cia| dph| oxh| son| zce| nyi| jxa| eiv| yik| qny| vmf| rhd| qkm| oev| kqo| lju| jrd| sqv| aqz| gub| ijm| zuc| mnr| iwa| zrm| hyt| afw| cyx| kyx| rhf| yzh| jpm| szz| cfj| riv| fyw| vth| bvr| lwr|