Mud Turtle 2
Mud turtles are occasionally seen basking in the sun,
however they spend the majority of the time in the water. The underside of the turtle is called the
plastron and is generally quite hard, like the plates forming the shell. The plastron in the mud and musk
turtle is greatly reduced. The musk turtle, which is also commonly called a stinkpot, emits a foul
smell when lifted from the water.
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