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Common musk turtle

Sternotherus odoratus

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Description:

Turtle found near great falls md

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Aaron_G
Aaron_G 11 years ago
Common musk turtle
Sternotherus odoratus Eastern Musk Turtle - Field Guide to Maryland's Turtles (Order Testudines)- Discover Maryland's Herps - Wildlife and Heritage Service - Maryland Department of Natural Resources
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TracyL
TracyL 11 years ago
Red Eared Slider
Trachemys scripta elegans Red-eared slider


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3 Comments

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Aaron_G
Aaron_G 10 years ago

Common and scientific names added.

KevinBBabbitt
KevinBBabbitt 11 years ago

I agree with aaron this is a common musk turtle

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Christiane
Christiane 11 years ago

Moved to reptiles..

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joe.lombardo
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joe.lombardo

Potomac, Maryland, USA

Spotted on Sep 3, 2012
Submitted on Sep 4, 2012

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