Table 4. Similarity matrix based on bone contacts.
| Desmatochelys lowii | Eretmochelys imbricata | Dermochelys coriacea | Chelydra serpentina | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desmatochelys lowii | – | 44% | 34% | 33% |
| Eretmochelys imbricata | 44% | – | 51% | 45% |
| Dermochelys coriacea | 34% | 51% | – | 38% |
| Chelydra serpentina | 33% | 45% | 38% | – |
Note:
The similarity between taxa is shown in %.