Eastern spiny softshell (Apalone spinifer spinifer)

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Subject:	Eastern spiny softshell (Apalone spinifer spinifer)
Poster:	John White (reptiles@erols.com)

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Eastern spiny softshell (Apalone spinifer spinifer)

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Spiny Softshell Turtle (Apalone spinifera, formerly Trionyx spiniferus) is a species of softshelled 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 carapace, which are not scutes (scales).

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