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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)
35 Types of Common Turtles: Identification with Name and Pictures This guide explores 35 types of common turtles and tortoises from all over the world—ranging from well-known species like the red-eared slider and box turtle to majestic sea turtles like the leatherback and hawksbill
15 Fascinating Turtle Facts: Lifespan, Biology, and Behavior Explained Turtles are among Earth’s oldest living reptiles, with a fossil record spanning 220 million years This guide covers 15 remarkable turtle facts including the oldest recorded turtle (188 years), their unique skeletal structure, incredible navigation abilities, and surprising adaptations
10 totally awesome facts about turtles! - National Geographic Kids These magnificent creatures come in all shapes and sizes and live in a number of different environments They all belong to a group of reptiles called Testudines, which includes turtles, tortoises and terrapins
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: 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
CALIFORNIA TURTLE TORTOISE SOCIETY - Turtles, Tortoises Need some help figuring out how to care for your new turtle or tortoise? Email us! Find out what's on our calendar and what we are doing to help turtles! Sign up to hear from us about news, field trips, and events We love to help, please email or call us with any questions or for help with turtles tortoises! CALIFORNIA TURTLE TORTOISE SOCIETY
Turtle and Tortoise - San Diego Zoo Animals Plants Turtles and tortoises are a very old group of reptiles, going back about 220 million years Of all wildlife with backbones, turtles are the only ones that also have a shell, made up of 59 to 61 bones covered by plates called scutes, which are made of keratin like our fingernails