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spiny softshell turtle

Apalone spinifera

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Description:

flattened shells and pointy noses

Habitat:

the kishwaukee river basking on driftwood

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Liam
Liam 12 years ago
Spiny Softshell
Apalone spinifera Spiny softshell turtle


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1 Comment

EricEllison
EricEllison 12 years ago

thanks liam!! i see the spines now :)

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antimatterhands
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antimatterhands

Illinois, USA

Spotted on Mar 21, 2012
Submitted on Mar 21, 2012

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