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indistinct. The other specimen is smaller with brighter spots. 

 Both are better able to cover their extremities with the closed 

 shell than the first one found. 



6, Terrapene Merrem. , 



This genus is represented by T. Carolina, lyinnseus, or Box 

 Turtle. It is nearly hemispherical in shape. The carapace is 

 brown, nearly black, with irregular yellow markings, and is in- 

 clined to be carinated. The two shells are hinged like those of 

 the last named species but more perfectly. They fit more tightly 

 together, completely shutting in the unprotected parts of the body. 

 The only New Hampshire specimen I have seen came from Pel- 

 ham. It has been reported from Lee. 



