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February 25 - March 24, 2009                                                                   Back to Past Contests>>

Alligator Snapping Turtle Skull
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Alligator Snapping Turtle
© Shawn K. Heflick www.ArtByEvolution.com

Answer: The Alligator Snapping Turtle (Macrochelys temminckii) is an ancient-looking reptile that dates back several million years. It has a high-keeled carapace with bony osteoderms imbedded in its skin. A vermiform appendage (fleshy worm-shaped lure) on the end of its tongue is used to attract prey such as fish. With extremely powerful jaws, the alligator snapping turtle can take several fingers if provoked to bite!

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