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most turtles, itiid is coiisi (luciidv in ;i <,^<MM'ral sciu'c a "iiiiul'' turtle, 

 if we wish to avoid confiisioii it siioiild not be called "The Mud 

 Turtle." 



In this species the carapace is ovate, coiisideraldN' arched, smooth 

 or but slightly ki'eled, margin flariii;^, not notched in rear. Upper 

 jaw deei)ly notched, and arched downwai'd. Head not notably 

 narrower below than above. Plates of carapace showin<^ fine, con- 

 centric <:;rooves. Kach of the lar^c plates with dull yellowish or 



Fig. 10. Mulilenberg's Turtle, showing complete dorsal view and outline of 

 plastron. (Slightly reduced.) Drawn by W. R. Walton, in office of H. A. Sur- 

 face, State Zoologist of Pa. 



reddish markings in the center, (sometimes obsolete). Plastron 

 black with yellowish blotches. The head is black with a large patch 

 of brilliant orange-yellow on each temple. Skin dusky, j>aler in the 

 more protected parts. 



•*Is deeidedly terreslial in its habits; picfeiring, however, moist 

 places, and the neighborhood of running streams. Theii- movements 

 are very sluggish, and in captivity they attempt to burrow." — 

 DeKay, 18. 



