noun
Chinese pond turtle; Reeves' turtle
A species of turtle native to East Asia, commonly kept as a pet. The name literally means 'stink turtle' due to the odor it can emit.
クサガメは日本でよく見られるカメの一種です。
The Chinese pond turtle is a type of turtle commonly seen in Japan.
ペットショップで小さなクサガメを買った。
I bought a small Reeves' turtle at the pet shop.
noun
stink bug; shield bug
Refers to insects of the family Pentatomidae, known for the foul odor they release when threatened. This sense is less common than the turtle sense and is usually written in kana or with the kanji 椿象.
See also: 椿象
クサガメという虫は、触ると臭い匂いを出す。
The insect called kusagame releases a bad smell when touched.
庭でクサガメを見つけた。
I found a stink bug in the garden.
The name クサガメ literally means 'stink turtle' (臭い亀), from the musky odor the turtle can produce. The insect sense is an extension of this name due to the similar defensive odor.