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Information About Sea Turtles: Species Identification Key 5

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5A

* Carapace has 5 lateral scutes

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5B

* Carapace is nearly circular and has 6 or more lateral scutes
* Front and rear flippers have 1 or 2 claws
* Color is dark grayish green

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Its an Olive Ridley Sea Turtle

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