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A turtle's shell is designed for protection. Each species of turtle has a different type of shell. Turtles that live on land have taller, boxier shells that are thicker. Turtles that live in the water have shorter, thinner shells that slide through the water more easily.
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∙ 14y agoboth Well, this isn't a fact, but I've held tortoise and it felt more like skin and scales put together, really!
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∙ 8y agoEvery turtle has a different shell, bumpier, smoother, or lighter.
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∙ 11y agoThat depends on the type of turtle. Desert tortoises can have rough shells but some types of sea turtles have very smooth shell!
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∙ 14y agono because there are soft shell turtles
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Does house lizard have scales?
Turtles do not have scales but they have hard skin a tough shell eyes ears nose a tail and other body parts
Do turtles have scales?
Actually yes. While the chickens body is covered with feathers, the legs are scaled just as their ansestors were. If you look at a roosters legs you will see fine scales. Many breeds also have scaling around the beak.
What is the name of a reptile with a hard protective shell?
Reptiles have a body covering of dry, scaly skin. They do not have individual scales as fish do, but the scales (also known as scutes) are joined together to form a seamless outer covering of skin. The scales are made of keratin, the same substance of which human fingernails and hair are made.
What does a lizard a lizard skin feel?
Rough and scaley.
What is the purpose of fish scales?
The fish is a natural born enemy to the turtle. The turtles used to bite and kill the fish, but over time through evolution and natural selection, the fish have developed scales to help protect them from the turtles.
Do Snapping turtles have skin or scales?
They have scales
Do turtles have scutes?
no scales on the skin of the sea turtle.
What are green sea turtles scales like?
The scales of the Green Sea Turtle on the skin (as like all reptiles) are large, brown and smooth.
Does house lizard have scales?
Turtles do not have scales but they have hard skin a tough shell eyes ears nose a tail and other body parts
Do turtles have scales on their face?
No No No
Are turtles molluscs?
Turtles have scales and lay eggs - they are reptiles.
Do the mud turtles have scales?
yes
Do turtles have scales?
Actually yes. While the chickens body is covered with feathers, the legs are scaled just as their ansestors were. If you look at a roosters legs you will see fine scales. Many breeds also have scaling around the beak.
Do anphibians have skin or scales?
amphibians have skin not scales if i am not mistaken
What do fish have that turtles do not?
fish have gils turtles have scales fish have fins turtles have shells well you'll get it
What are the scales on a turtles back called?
scutes
Are snake reptiles?
Snakes are reptiles because they are cold-blooded, have tough skin or scales, and usually lay eggs with an amniotic sac. So are lizards, turtles and crocodilians are as well.
