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serpentina) of Eastern America and the alligator snapping turtle 

 {Macrochelys lacertind) of Southern United States are vicious forms, 

 feeding on fishes. The common snapper attacks young water fowl. 



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Fig. 164. Soft-shelled turtle. (Courtesy of N, Y. Zool. Soc.) 



Fig. 165. Diamond back terrapin. (Courtesy of N. Y. Zool. Soc.) 



The pai?jted terrapin^ Troosts terrapin^ and the yellow-bellied terrapin 

 are Httle used for food, but the red-bellied or " slider " terrapin and 

 the diamond-backed terrapin are much served in fashionable 



