T»K Rfptilk Hook 



Plate II 



TRUNK TURTLE, Spkargis coriacca 



Largest ol the marine turtles. It attains a weight of i.ooo pounds. Tlie shell is covered with a leathery integuinent 



Occurs sparingly in uU tropical and semi-tropical seas 



LOGGERHE.\D TURTLE. Thahssorluly! omiui 

 Sometimes confused with the Green Turtle, hut distinguished tiy the proportionately much larger head, 

 less value than that of the other species. Found in all of the warmer seas 



Its flesh is of considerable 



