.Nuchal 



, Marginals 



Fig. a. Normal carapace of Malaclemmys centrata (Latr.) (No. 253 of 

 Table V). A median series of unpaired scutes composed of a small anterior 

 nncliah followed by 5 large neurals; 4 pairs of costals; 12 pairs of marginals. 

 Position of ^ 



"Irrterplastral A"> 

 when present.! 



,Axillary 



(ln|uinal- 



usually 

 wanting.) 



Fig. B. Normal plastron of Malaclemmys centrata (Latr.). Dotted lines 

 indicate the positions of inguinals and interplastrals, normally absent. 



