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Turtle - Wikipedia Turtles are reptiles of the order Testudines, 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, any reptile with a body encased in a bony shell, including tortoises The turtle shell has a top (carapace) and a bottom (plastron) The carapace and plastron are bony structures that usually join one another along each side of the body, creating a rigid skeletal box
Turtle vs. Tortoise vs. Terrapin [Difference Chart] - The Turtle Hub Generally speaking, a tortoise is not considered a turtle in the rest of the world, and this is supported by scientific consensus Here is a chart of differences between turtles, terrapins, and tortoises for your easy understanding: Totally aquatic dwell in extremely vast saltwater bodies, like seas and oceans Semi-aquatic animals
Turtle Identification: What Kind of Turtle Do I Have? - Reptile. Guide There are over 350 species of turtle in the world The United States is home to at least 56 turtle species Biologists categorize turtles as sea turtles, tortoises, or freshwater turtles You can identify turtles by their size, foot shape, shell shape, pattern, and color
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
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 - Encyclopedia. com turtle Reptile found on land or in marine and fresh waters Turtles have the most ancient lineage of all reptiles, preceding even the dinosaurs They have a bony, horn-covered, boxlike shell (carapace) that encloses shoulder and hip girdles and all internal organs All lay eggs on land
Sea turtle - Wikipedia Sea turtles (superfamily Chelonioidea), sometimes called marine turtles, [3] are reptiles of the order Testudines and of the suborder Cryptodira
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