Illinois Natural History Survey - University of Illinois

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So far you've chosen: Bony shell covered with leathery skin

Anterior edge of carapace with small tubercles or spines; interior of nostrils with horizontal projections (a)

Spiny Softshell

Anterior edge of carapace smooth; interior of nostrils lack projections (b)

Smooth softshell





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