Question 3 (Hard-Shelled Turtles)


    3A:
      Turtle has medium to high-domed shell, may or may not be keeled, one or two hinges on bottom of shell. Edge of shell smooth. Shell brown, tan or black, may have darker or lighter markings. On some species hinge may be hard to discern. Turtles usually have no stripes on head and legs, some may have white stripes on head only. Turtles rarely seen basking.
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    3B:
      Shell rough with 3 keels, heavy serration on back edge. Turtle solid brown or black, unpatterned, large head and long, alligator-like tail. Turtles rarely seen basking.
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    3C:
      Turtle has several stripes on head and legs. Shell keel-less, usually low profile (may be high-domed in turtles from extreme southeastern states.) Shell usually brightly colored or patterned, turtles often seen basking on logs or rocks above the water's surface.
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    3D:
      Shell with one strong keel, triangular-shaped when viewed from the front. Head and legs brightly colored and heavily striped. Turtles often seen basking.
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    3E:

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