How do you know whether it's a box turtle or a water turtle?


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Box turtles tend to have a ridge flap on the bottom of their shell which can be shut completely to exclude predators. They can withdraw completely into their box-like shells, and are therefore distinguished from water turtles who generally cannot.

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