Yes, this paragraph, well, just seems stupid, but perhaps there's a reason for the position:

"Alligator snapping turtles, one of the largest freshwater turtles in North America, are often referred to as the “dinosaur of the turtle world.” While the species is native to southeast Oregon, the ODFW says the reptiles are considered an invasive species. They compete with native turtles for food, nesting and habitat, and carry parasites that native turtles are not immune to."

Excerpt from Robert Crais' "The Monkey's Raincoat:"
"She took another microscopic bite of her sandwich, then pushed it away. Maybe she absorbed nutrients from her surroundings."