The twist-necked turtle Platemys platycephala is also a pleurodire (family Chelidae). In this photo, the turtle has pulled its head to the side and glances out from under the overhang of its shell. Photo © http://www.birdphotos.com, taken from Wikimedia.

The twist-necked turtle Platemys platycephala is also a pleurodire (family Chelidae). In this photo, the turtle has pulled its head to the side and glances out from under the overhang of its shell. Photo © http://www.birdphotos.com, taken from Wikimedia.