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Carolina box turtle

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Definition of Carolina box turtle

: the common box turtle (Terrapene carolina) of eastern North America

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“Carolina box turtle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Carolina%20box%20turtle. Accessed 20 May. 2022.

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