1. Voracious aquatic turtle with a flat flexible shell covered by a leathery skin; can inflict painful bites
   "The softshell turtle's unique appearance and aggressive nature make it a distinctive species in freshwater habitats";
   - soft-shelled turtle, softshell

Derived forms: softshell turtles

Type of: turtle

Part of: family Trionychidae, Trionychidae

Encyclopedia: Softshell turtle