Sea Turtle Conservancy

Information About Sea Turtles: Special Identification Key 2

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2A

* Carapace has 4 lateral scutes per side. First pair is NOT in contact with precentral scute

4scutes
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2B

* Carapace has 5 or 6 lateral scutes per side

5scutes
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