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Genus of tortoises
Pyxis is a genus of tortoise in the family Testudinidae. It contains the following species: Flat-backed spider tortoise (Pyxis planicauda) Spider tortoise
Pyxis_(turtle)
Topics referred to by the same term
of ancient Greek pottery Pyxis (turtle), a turtle genus Pyxis, a type of capsular fruit where the upper part falls off Pyxis, a Japanese idol duo consists
Pyxis_(disambiguation)
Order of reptiles with a shell and beak
toothless beak. Modern turtles are divided into two major groups, the Pleurodira (side necked turtles) and Cryptodira (hidden necked turtles), which differ in
Turtle
Species of tortoise
The spider tortoise (Pyxis arachnoides) is a species of tortoise in the family Testudinidae that is endemic to Madagascar and is one of only two species
Spider_tortoise
Species of turtles
The common snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina) is a species of large, freshwater turtles in the family Chelydridae. Its natural range extends from southeastern
Common_snapping_turtle
Reptiles of the superfamily Chelonioidea
Sea turtles (superfamily Chelonioidea), sometimes called marine turtles, are reptiles of the order Testudines and of the suborder Cryptodira. The seven
Sea_turtle
Species of marine reptile
leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), sometimes called the lute turtle, leathery turtle or simply the luth, is a large species of sea turtle. The largest
Leatherback_sea_turtle
Species of tortoise
The flat-backed spider tortoise (Pyxis planicauda), more commonly known as the flat-tailed tortoise, and Madagascan flat-tailed tortoise, is a tortoise
Flat-backed_spider_tortoise
Species of reptile
The painted turtle (Chrysemys picta) is the most widespread native turtle of North America. This turtle is a member of the genus Chrysemys, which is part
Painted_turtle
Species of marine reptile distributed throughout the world
The loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta), loggerhead turtle or loggerhead, is a species of sea turtle distributed throughout the world. It is a marine
Loggerhead_sea_turtle
Species of turtle
pig-nosed turtle (Carettochelys insculpta), also known as the Fly River turtle, pitted-shelled turtle, and the Warrajan, is a species of turtle which is
Pig-nosed_turtle
Shield for the ventral and dorsal parts of turtles
The turtle shell is a shield for turtles (order Testudines), completely enclosing all the turtle's vital organs and in some cases even the head. It comprises
Turtle_shell
Species of turtle
alligator snapping turtle (Macrochelys temminckii) is a large species of turtle in the family Chelydridae. They are the largest freshwater turtle in North America
Alligator_snapping_turtle
Family of land turtles
Psammobates tentorius, African tent tortoise Pyxis Bell 1827:395 Pyxis arachnoides, (Madagascan) spider tortoise Pyxis planicauda, flat-backed spider tortoise
Tortoise
Species of turtle
The common box turtle (Terrapene carolina) is a species of box turtle with five existing subspecies. It is found throughout the Eastern United States and
Common_box_turtle
Species of reptile
The hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) is a critically endangered sea turtle belonging to the family Cheloniidae. It is the only extant species
Hawksbill_sea_turtle
Species of land turtle
The wood turtle (Glyptemys insculpta) is a species of land turtle in the family Emydidae. The species is native to northeastern North America. The genus
Wood_turtle
Species of turtle
The Australian flatback sea turtle (Natator depressus) is a species of sea turtle in the family Cheloniidae. The species is endemic to the sandy beaches
Flatback_sea_turtle
Species of turtle
The Chinese softshell turtle (Pelodiscus sinensis) is a species of softshell turtle that is native to mainland China (Inner Mongolia to Guangxi, including
Chinese_softshell_turtle
Subspecies of turtle
and logs into the water. This species was previously known as Troost's turtle in honor of an American herpetologist Gerard Troost. Trachemys scripta troostii
Red-eared_slider
North American land turtles of the genus Terrapene
North American box turtles are land turtles of the genus Terrapene. Although box turtles are superficially similar to tortoises in terrestrial habits
North_American_box_turtle
Species of turtle
The Florida softshell turtle (Apalone ferox) is a species of turtle in the family Trionychidae. The species is native to the Southeastern United States
Florida_softshell_turtle
Species of turtle
Blanding's turtle (Emydoidea blandingii) is a species of semi-aquatic turtle of the family Emydidae. This species is native to central and eastern parts
Blanding's_turtle
Species of large sea reptile
green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), also known as the green turtle, black sea turtle, and Pacific green turtle, is a species of large sea turtle of the family
Green_sea_turtle
Species of sea turtle
The olive ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea), also known commonly as the Pacific ridley sea turtle, is a species of turtle in the family Cheloniidae
Olive_ridley_sea_turtle
Species of sea turtle
sea turtle (Lepidochelys kempii), also called commonly the Atlantic ridley sea turtle, Kemp's ridley turtle, and Kemp's ridley, is a species of turtle in
Kemp's_ridley_sea_turtle
Species of turtle
The spiny softshell turtle (Apalone spinifera) is a species of softshell turtle, one of the largest freshwater turtle species in North America. Both the
Spiny_softshell_turtle
Species of turtle
The bog turtle (Glyptemys muhlenbergii), also known commonly as Muhlenberg's turtle, is a critically endangered species of semiaquatic turtle in the family
Bog_turtle
Species of turtle
softshell turtle or Bostami turtle or Mohan (Nilssonia nigricans), previously placed in genus Aspideretes, is a species of freshwater turtle found in India
Black_softshell_turtle
Species of turtle
The European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis), also called commonly the European pond terrapin and the European pond tortoise, is a species of long-living
European_pond_turtle
Species of turtle
The Arrau turtle (Podocnemis expansa), also known as the South American river turtle, giant South American turtle, giant Amazon River turtle, Arrau sideneck
Arrau_turtle
Family of turtles
Chelydridae is a family of turtles that has seven extinct and two extant genera. The extant genera are the snapping turtles, Chelydra and Macrochelys.
Chelydridae
Subspecies of turtle
The ornate box turtle (Terrapene ornata ornata) is one of only two terrestrial species of turtles native to the Great Plains of the United States. It is
Ornate_box_turtle
Species of turtle
The Asiatic softshell turtle or black-rayed softshell turtle (Amyda cartilaginea) is a species of softshell turtle in the Trionychidae family. Despite
Asiatic_softshell_turtle
Species of turtle
golden coin turtle (Cuora trifasciata), also known commonly as the Chinese three-banded box turtle and the Chinese three-striped box turtle, is a species
Golden_coin_turtle
Family of turtles
Trionychidae is a family of turtles, commonly known as softshell turtles or simply softshells. The family was described by Leopold Fitzinger in 1826. Softshells
Trionychidae
Species of freshwater turtle
giant softshell turtle (Pelochelys cantorii), also known commonly as Cantor's giant softshell turtle and the frog-faced softshell turtle, is a species of
Asian_giant_softshell_turtle
Species of turtle
The Iberian pond turtle (Mauremys leprosa), also known as the Mediterranean pond turtle or Mediterranean turtle, is a species of turtle in the family Geoemydidae
Iberian_pond_turtle
Species of turtle
The northern map turtle (Graptemys geographica), also known as the common map turtle, is an aquatic turtle in the family Emydidae. It is endemic to North
Northern_map_turtle
Genus of turtles
a genus of freshwater turtles containing 14 species, commonly known as map turtles. Graptemys are small to medium-sized turtles that are significantly
Graptemys
Species of turtle
The spotted turtle (Clemmys guttata), the only species of the genus Clemmys, is a small, semi-aquatic turtle. Their broad, smooth, low upper shell, or
Spotted_turtle
Species of turtle
The scorpion mud turtle or Tabasco mud turtle (Kinosternon scorpioides) is a species of mud turtle in the family Kinosternidae. It is found in Mexico
Scorpion_mud_turtle
Subspecies of turtle
Mississippi map turtle (Graptemys pseudogeographica kohnii), also known commonly as Kohn's map turtle, is a subspecies of land and water turtle belonging to
Mississippi_map_turtle
Species of turtle
black-breasted leaf turtle (Geoemyda spengleri), also commonly called the Vietnamese leaf turtle or the black-breasted hill turtle, a species of turtle (Order Testudines)
Black-breasted_leaf_turtle
Genus of turtles
Kinosternon is a genus of small aquatic turtles from the Americas known commonly as mud turtles. They are found in the United States, Mexico, Central
Kinosternon
Suborder of reptiles
turtles. Cryptodira is commonly called the "Hidden-Neck Turtles" or the "Inside-Neck Turtles". Cryptodira differ from Pleurodira (side-necked turtles)
Cryptodira
Species of turtle
The South American snapping turtle (Chelydra acutirostris) is a species of turtle in the family Chelydridae. This species, which is endemic to Central
South American snapping turtle
South_American_snapping_turtle
Species of turtle
western pond turtle (Actinemys marmorata), also known commonly as the Pacific pond turtle is a species of small to medium-sized turtle in the family
Western_pond_turtle
Species of freshwater turtle
The Indian softshell turtle (Nilssonia gangetica), or Ganges softshell turtle, is a species of softshell turtle found in South Asia in rivers such as the
Indian_softshell_turtle
Species of freshwater turtle
or matamata (Chelus fimbriata) is a South American species of freshwater turtle found in the Amazon basin and river system of the eastern Guianas. It was
Mata_mata
Species of turtle
The eastern mud turtle (Kinosternon subrubrum) or common mud turtle is a common species of turtle in the family Kinosternidae. The species is endemic
Eastern_mud_turtle
Species of freshwater turtle predominant in South Asia
The Indian flapshell turtle (Lissemys punctata) is a freshwater species of turtle found in South Asia. The "flap-shelled" name stems from the presence
Indian_flapshell_turtle
Species of turtle
pond turtle (Geoclemys hamiltonii), also known commonly as the spotted pond turtle and the Indian spotted turtle, is a species of freshwater turtle in the
Black_pond_turtle
Species of turtle
The big-headed turtle (Platysternon megacephalum) is a species of turtle in the family Platysternidae from Southeast Asia and southern China. Previously
Big-headed_turtle
Species of turtle
The smooth softshell turtle (Apalone mutica) is a species of North American softshell turtle in the family Trionychidae. This freshwater species is endemic
Smooth_softshell_turtle
Species of turtle
The chicken turtle (Deirochelys reticularia) is a turtle native to the southeastern United States. It is the only extant member of the genus Deirochelys
Chicken_turtle
tortoise (Pyxis arachnoides) Flat-backed spider tortoise (Pyxis planicauda) Egyptian tortoise (Testudo kleinmanni) Sea turtles Hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys
List of critically endangered reptiles
List_of_critically_endangered_reptiles
Extinct genus of tortoises
Megalochelys ("great turtle") is an extinct genus of tortoises that lived from the Miocene to Pleistocene. They are noted for their giant size, the largest
Megalochelys
Subspecies of turtle
scripta) is a subspecies of the pond slider (Trachemys scripta), a semiaquatic turtle belonging to the family Emydidae. It is native to the southeastern United
Yellow-bellied_slider
Species of turtle
The African softshell turtle, or Nile softshell turtle (Trionyx triunguis), is a large species of softshell turtle from freshwater and brackish-water habitats
African_softshell_turtle
Genus of turtles
turtles of the eastern United States and adjacent northeast Mexico. They are often referred to as cooters, which stems from kuta, the word for turtle
Pseudemys
Species of turtle
The Amboina box turtle or Southeast Asian box turtle (Cuora amboinensis) is a species of Asian box turtle widely distributed across Southeast Asia. It
Amboina_box_turtle
Species of turtle
The Vallarta mud turtle (Kinosternon vogti) is a recently identified species of mud turtle in the family Kinosternidae. While formerly considered conspecific
Vallarta_mud_turtle
Species of turtle
(commonly known as black marsh turtle, smiling terrapin, and Siamese temple turtle, among others) is a freshwater turtle endemic to Southeast Asia. It
Black_marsh_turtle
Species of turtle
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
Sternotherus_odoratus
Species of turtle
The razor-backed musk turtle (Sternotherus carinatus) is a species of turtle in the family Kinosternidae. The species is native to the southern United
Razor-backed_musk_turtle
Species of turtle
The Mary River turtle (Elusor macrurus) is an endangered species of short-necked turtle in the family Chelidae. The species is endemic to the Mary River
Mary_River_turtle
Species of turtle
snapping turtle (Chelydra rossignonii), also known commonly as the Mexican snapping turtle and the Yucatán snapping turtle, is a species of turtle in the
Central American snapping turtle
Central_American_snapping_turtle
Species of turtle
commonly known as the Chinese pond turtle, the Chinese three-keeled pond turtle, or Reeves' turtle, is a species of turtle in the family Geoemydidae, a family
Chinese_pond_turtle
Suborder of turtles
of the two living suborders of turtles, the other being the Cryptodira, more known commonly as the side-necked turtles. The name "Pleurodira" translates
Pleurodira
Species of turtle
The Suwannee alligator snapping turtle (Macrochelys suwanniensis) is a large species of turtle in the family Chelydridae. This species is endemic to the
Suwannee alligator snapping turtle
Suwannee_alligator_snapping_turtle
Species of turtle
The Apalachicola snapping turtle (Macrochelys apalachicolae) is a proposed species that lives in the Apalachicola River, United States. The proposed species
Apalachicola_snapping_turtle
Family of turtles
three living families of the turtle suborder Pleurodira, and are commonly called Austro-South American side-neck turtles. The family is distributed in
Chelidae
Species of turtle
The Fitzroy River turtle (Rheodytes leukops) is a species of freshwater turtle in the family Chelidae. It is the only surviving member of the genus Rheodytes
Fitzroy_River_turtle
Species of turtle
The northern red-bellied turtle (Pseudemys rubriventris) or American red-bellied turtle is a species of turtle in the Pseudemys (cooter) genus of the
Northern_red-bellied_cooter
Species of turtle
The Chinese box turtle (simplified Chinese: 食蛇龟; traditional Chinese: 食蛇龜; pinyin: shíshéguī; lit. 'Snake-eating turtle'), also known as the yellow-margined
Chinese_box_turtle
Species of turtle
The Mexican box turtle (Terrapene mexicana) is a species of box turtle belonging to the family Emydidae. It is sometimes treated as a subspecies of Terrapene
Mexican_box_turtle
Species of turtle
The Amur softshell turtle (Pelodiscus maackii), also commonly known as the northern Chinese softshell turtle, is a species of turtle in the family Trionychidae
Amur_softshell_turtle
Family of turtles
Testudines (turtles), with about 70 species. The family includes the Eurasian pond and river turtles and Neotropical wood turtles. Geoemydidae are turtles of various
Geoemydidae
Genus of land turtles
Asian box turtles are land turtles of the genus Cuora in the family Geoemydidae. About 12 extant species are recognized. The keeled box turtle (Pyxidea
Asian_box_turtle
Species of turtle
narrow-headed softshell turtle (Chitra indica), also known commonly as the small-headed softshell turtle and the Indo-Gangetic softshell turtle, is an endangered
Indian narrow-headed softshell turtle
Indian_narrow-headed_softshell_turtle
Species of reptile found in South Asia
The Indian black turtle (Melanochelys trijuga) or Indian pond terrapin is a species of medium-sized freshwater turtle found in South Asia. Their shell
Indian_black_turtle
Subspecies of turtle
called the black spiny softshell, is a subspecies of the spiny softshell turtle in the family Trionychidae. It is found only in the Cuatro Ciénegas Basin
Cuatro_Cienegas_softshell
Species of turtle
Japanese pond turtle (Mauremys japonica), also called commonly the Japanese pond terrapin and the Japanese pond tortoise, is a species of turtle in the family
Japanese_pond_turtle
Family of turtles
The Kinosternidae are a family of mostly small turtles that includes the mud turtles and musk turtles. The family contains 25 species within four genera
Kinosternidae
Genus of turtles
Chitra is a genus of Asian turtles in the family Trionychidae. Chitra chitra Nutaphand, 1986 – Asian narrow-headed softshell turtle C. c. chitra Nutaphand
Chitra_(turtle)
Subspecies of turtle
The desert box turtle, also known as the Sonoran box turtle, (Terrapene ornata luteola) is a subspecies of box turtle which is endemic to the southwestern
Desert_box_turtle
Species of turtle
The Florida mud turtle (Kinosternon steindachneri) is a species of turtle in the family Kinosternidae. The species is endemic to the state of Florida
Florida_mud_turtle
Species of turtle
American box turtle sometimes referred to as the western box turtle or the ornate box turtle. It is one of two recognized species of box turtle in the United
Terrapene_ornata
Species of turtle
The Yucatán box turtle (Terrapene yucatana) is a species of box turtle endemic to Mexico. It is sometimes treated as a subspecies of Terrapene carolina
Yucatán_box_turtle
Species of turtle
The Jalisco mud turtle (Kinosternon chimalhuaca) is a species of mud turtle in the Kinosternidae family endemic to Mexico. It is found in Colima and Jalisco
Jalisco_mud_turtle
Family of turtles
loggerhead sea turtle, olive ridley sea turtle, hawksbill sea turtle, flatback sea turtle and the Kemp's ridley sea turtle. In contrast to their earth-bound
Cheloniidae
Species of turtle
The Sicilian pond turtle (Emys trinacris) is a species of turtle in the family Emydidae. The species is endemic to Sicily. The specific name, trinacris
Sicilian_pond_turtle
Species of turtle
The Coahuilan box turtle (Terrapene coahuila), also known commonly as the aquatic box turtle, is an endangered species of turtle in the family Emydidae
Coahuilan_box_turtle
Cretaceous marine turtle and the largest turtle ever discovered
Archelon is an extinct marine turtle from the Late Cretaceous, and is the largest turtle ever to have been documented, with the biggest specimen measuring
Archelon
Population of red-bellied turtle
The Plymouth red-bellied turtle, sometimes called the Plymouth red-bellied cooter, is a disjunct population of northern red-bellied cooter (Pseudemys rubriventris)
Plymouth_red-bellied_turtle
Species of turtle
The lesser Chinese softshell turtle (Pelodiscus parviformis) is a species of turtle in the family Trionychidae. It is endemic to China, where it inhabits
Lesser Chinese softshell turtle
Lesser_Chinese_softshell_turtle
Species of turtle
The false map turtle (Graptemys pseudogeographica) is a species of turtle endemic to the United States. It is a common pet species. Two subspecies are
False_map_turtle
Threats to sea turtles are numerous and have caused many sea turtle species to be endangered. Of the seven extant species of sea turtles, six in the family
Threats_to_sea_turtles
Species of turtle
Cagle's map turtle (Graptemys caglei) is a species of turtle in the family Emydidae. The species is endemic to Texas, where it is native to the Guadalupe
Cagle's_map_turtle
PYXIS TURTLE
PYXIS TURTLE
Male
Native American
Native American Miwok name HOWI means "turtle-dove."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from the Middle English personal name þorkell, a reduced form of Old Norse þórketill, composed of the elements þórr (name of the Scandinavian god of thunder; see Thor) + ketill ‘cauldron’. The personal name Thurkill or Thirkill was in widespread use in England in the Middle Ages; in northern England it was introduced directly by settlers from Scandinavia, whereas in the South it was the result of Norman influence.Jewish (Ashkenazic) : unexplained; possibly an ornamental name from Yiddish turkltoyb ‘turtle dove’.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Turkel.English : nickname for a mild and gentle or affectionate person, from Middle English turtel ‘turtle dove’.English : nickname for a crippled or deformed person, from Old French tourtel, a diminutive of tourt ‘crooked’.
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
A Dove; A Ringed Turtle Dove
Female
Native American
Native American Miwok name AWANATA means "turtle."
Boy/Male
Native American
Turtle dove.
Female
Native American
Native American Shawnee name METHOATASKE means "turtle laying its eggs."
Female
Hebrew
(תּï‹×¨Ö´×™) Hebrew name TORI means "my turtledove." Compare with another form of Tori.
PYXIS TURTLE
PYXIS TURTLE
Boy/Male
Irish
daire “â€fruitful, fertile.â€â€ The Brown Bull of Cooley (read the legend) was owned by Daire Mac Fiachna, and his refusal to sell his bull to Queen Maebh was part of the reason for the fight between the provinces of Ulster and Connacht. At present it is a very popular name in Ireland with all four spellings and it is often used as a girl’s name with the spellings Daire and Dara.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Vetravati | வேதà¯à®°à®µà®¤à¯€
A river in india
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Tamil
Moon
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Telugu
Heaven; Earth
Girl/Female
Tamil
Adhishree | அதிஷà¯à®°à¯€
Exalted
Girl/Female
Anglo, Australian, British, English, Latin, Russian
Sword
Girl/Female
American, Bengali, Gujarati, Hebrew, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit, Telugu
Understanding; Wisdom and Knowledge; Truth
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Telugu, Traditional
Blissful
Boy/Male
Muslim
The guided one
Surname or Lastname
English
English : perhaps a variant of Burbage, altered by folk etymology, or possibly a habitational name from a lost place so named.
PYXIS TURTLE
PYXIS TURTLE
PYXIS TURTLE
PYXIS TURTLE
PYXIS TURTLE
n.
The turtledove.
n.
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.
n.
The turtle cowrie.
n.
Any one of numerous species of pigeons belonging to Turtur and allied genera, native of various parts of the Old World; especially, the common European species (Turtur vulgaris), which is noted for its plaintive note, affectionate disposition, and devotion to its mate.
n.
One who catches turtles or tortoises.
n.
The way in which a leaf is sometimes folded in the bud.
a.
Slow-footed.
n.
Any one of several species of pigeons more or less resembling the true turtledoves, as the American mourning dove (see under Dove), and the Australian turtledove (Stictopelia cuneata).
n.
The act, practice, or art of catching turtles.
n.
An American perennial herb (Chelone glabra) having white flowers shaped like the head of a turtle. Called also snakehead, shell flower, and balmony.
n.
The acetabulum. See Acetabulum, 2. Q () the seventeenth letter of the English alphabet, has but one sound (that of k), and is always followed by u, the two letters together being sounded like kw, except in some words in which the u is silent. See Guide to Pronunciation, / 249. Q is not found in Anglo-Saxon, cw being used instead of qu; as in cwic, quick; cwen, queen. The name (k/) is from the French ku, which is from the Latin name of the same letter; its form is from the Latin, which derived it, through a Greek alphabet, from the Ph/nician, the ultimate origin being Egyptian.
n.
Any one of the numerous species of Testudinata, especially a sea turtle, or chelonian.
n.
The curved plate in which the form is held in a type-revolving cylinder press.
n.
Same as Pyxis.
n.
A box; a pyx.
n.
A turtle.
n.
A pyxidium.
n. pl.
An order of reptiles which includes the turtles and tortoises. The body is covered by a shell consisting of an upper or dorsal shell, called the carapace, and a lower or ventral shell, called the plastron, each of which consists of several plates.
n.
The posterior, or fourth, lateral plate in the plastron of turtles; -- called also xiphisternum.