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Apalone spinifera
The spiny softshell turtle (Apalone spinifera) is a species of softshell turtle, one of the largest freshwater turtle species in North America. They get their name from the spiny, cone-like projections on the leading edge of their carapaces, which are not scutes (scales). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spiny_softs...
Spotted on Nov 29, 2014
Submitted on Dec 2, 2014
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