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between the toad or frog (Fig. 250) and the "horned 

 toad," which is a lizard (Fig. 265), 



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Fig. 265. — "Horned Toad" Lizard, of the Southwest 

 (Pluynosoma cornita). x'j. 



Study of a Turtle or Tortoise 



Suggestions. — Because of the ease with which a tortoise or 

 turtle may be caught and their movements and habits studied, it is 

 suggested that one of these be studied as an example of reptiles. 

 Besides a live specimen, a skeleton of one species and the shells of 

 several species should be available. 



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Fig. 266. — European Pond Turtle {Etnys lutaria), (After Brehms.) 



The body (of a turtle or tortoise) is divided distinctly into 

 regions (Fig. 266). Is there a head ? Neck ? Trunk ? 

 Tail ? The trunk is inclosed by the so-called shell, which 



