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Re: SCL question


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Posted by Tim on March 22, 2001 at 11:33:36:

In Reply to: SCL question posted by Tom Eles on March 22, 2001 at 09:15:40:

: What is SCL (straight carpace length) I have always thought it was the 'lenght of the turtle' but does this include the hump? would one measure the SCL with a string from front to back on top of ( a possibly greatly rounded form ) the turtle/tortoise, or would one measure the plastron (underside) of the tortoise (this would suit the word 'straight' more than a carpace measurement no?) if so why wouldn't the term be SPL (plastron).
: Thanks in advance
: Tom Eles

It is a straight line measurement from carapace end to carapace end (not over the hump). Since the carapace is longer than the plastron it is a better measurement of over all length.

Tim



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