Illinois Natural History Survey - University of Illinois

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So far you've chosen: Bony shell covered with large scutes; Plastron with fewer than 11 plates contacting at midline; tail long (>half shell length)

Carapace with single row of marginal scutes and 3 low keels that disappear with age

Snapping Turtle

Carapace with an extra row of scutes between marginals and pleural scutes 1-3 (s) on each side and 3 prominent keels that do not disappear with age

Alligator Snapping Turtle




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