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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)
10 totally awesome facts about turtles! - National Geographic Kids From giant, slow-moving land-dwelling tortoises and snappy terrapins basking in their fresh-water lagoons, to the graceful strokes of a sea turtle gliding through our oceans – check out our ten totally awesome turtle facts, below!
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
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 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)
Turtle - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts There are over 356 different species of turtles and tortoises Turtles in particular (as opposed to tortoises) are aquatic reptiles with webbed feet and hard shells Their jaws are equipped with hard beaks that help them capture and cut apart food
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