What are flat musk turtles?

Answer 1

Flattened Musk Turtles (Sternotherus depressus) are a rare species of musk turtle living in the branches of the Black Warrior River of Alabama in the US, they have a broad flattened shell that helps them hide in rock crevices.

Answer 2

musk turtles are a family of turtles divided into three subfamilys (sternothorus, claudius, and staurotypus) . the turtles have small glands near their posterior (rear end) that secretes musk if molested or captured. the musk is to drive off potential predators. some of the musk turtle are razor back musk turtle, common musk turtle, and Mexican giant musk turtle

Answer 3

Flat musk turtles are a small species of freshwater turtle found in the southeastern United States. They have flattened shells and are known for their musky odor, which they use for defense. They are primarily aquatic and feed on a variety of aquatic invertebrates.

Answer 4

they call it the musk turtle because when it gets aggravated it lets out a foul stench much like a skunk. there also called stinkpot turtles.

Answer 5

Sternotherus odoratus, or sometimes the stinkpot turtle