Economic Importance for Humans: Negative
It was once thought that spiny softshell turtles damaged game fish populations. However, all data shows that these animals have no impact on game fish populations or humans whatsoever. If handled, they can aggressively defend themselves and inflict painful bites.
Negative Impacts: injures humans (bites or stings)
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Bartholomew, P. 2008. "Apalone spinifera" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed April 04, 2012 at http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Apalone_spinifera.html
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