Family Cheloniidae - sea turtles
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Fresh : No |
Brackish : No |
Marine : Yes |
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Carapace and plastron covered with scutes; scales present on head and flippers; choanae open in a single aperture on rear half of roof of mouth; papillary projections absent in mouth, but present in throat; flippers with 1 or 2 developed claws (Ref. 68590). |
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