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Turtle - Wikipedia Turtles (order Testudines) are reptiles characterized by a special shell developed mainly from their ribs Modern turtles are divided into two major groups, the Pleurodira (side necked turtles) and Cryptodira (hidden necked turtles), which differ in the way the head retracts
Turtle | Species, Classification, Facts | Britannica turtle, (order Testudines), any reptile with a body encased in a bony shell, including tortoises Although numerous animals, from invertebrates to mammals, have evolved shells, none has an architecture like that of turtles The turtle shell has a top (carapace) and a bottom (plastron)
Turtle - Types, Size, Anatomy, Habitat, Lifespan, Pictures Turtles are reptiles of the order Testudines with a characteristic bony shell They are slow-moving, air-breathing animals that are opportunistic feeders, seeking almost sedentary creatures and plants for their diet
Turtle facts | Amphibians Reptiles | BBC Earth From tiny, swamp-dwelling species to gentle tortoise giants, these tough reptiles are some of the longest-lived animals on Earth Turtles are unique because they are the only vertebrates with a shell While, all turtle species have a shell, but they don’t all look alike
Turtles Animal Facts - A-Z Animals Turtles are a broad group of animals, and they’ve existed on this earth for quite some time There are over 300 different species, and each one has unique facts about its behaviors, diets, and appearances They can be found on land and in the sea, but more species are sea turtles
Turtle and Tortoise - San Diego Zoo Animals Plants ABOUT Turtle, tortoise, and terrapin: what's the difference? All turtles, tortoises, and terrapins are reptiles Scientists often refer to them as chelonians, because they are in the taxonomic order called Chelonia (from the Greek word for tortoise)
Turtles: Facts and List of Different Types with Pictures Turtles (Testudines) are one of the most prominent reptile orders, characterized by their large bony shells that act as their primary defense mechanism The head and limbs are retrieved within the shell whenever they are threatened
Turtle - Adaptations, Habitats, Lifespan | Britannica Turtles have adapted to a remarkable variety of environments, but the greatest number of species occur in southeastern North America and South Asia In both areas, most species are aquatic, living in bodies of water ranging from small ponds and bogs to large lakes and rivers