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Yes, it is.A gopher tortoise is a type of tortoise, which is a reptile, so it is a vertebrate. Although tortoises have a shell, underneath it still has a backbone.
Any animal that develops a vertebral column (a backbone or spine, or something similar) is classed as a vertebrate. This grouping is the subphylumVertebrata andincludes mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, sharks and rays.
Anything that does not develop a true vertebral column can be described as an invertebrate, but this term is confusing because it basically just means "all animals that aren't vertebrates" which includes insects, worms, snails, crabs, octopuses, squid... It's pretty vague, as it covers about 97% of species in the animal kingdom.
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Is the giant tortoise an invertebrate or vertebrate?
The giant tortoise is a vertebrate, not an invertebrate.
What has the author Patricia Sawyer Ashton written?
Patricia Sawyer Ashton has written: 'The Gopher Tortoise' -- subject(s): Gopher tortoise
Is tortoise vertebrate?
Yes the tortoise is a vertibrate.
What is Georgia state reptile?
The answer is the Gopher Tortoise!!
Is your gopher tortoise hibernating or sick?
sick
Why is a tortoise a vertebrate and not an invertebrate?
It's a vertebrate because it has a spine.
Why is the gopher tortoise almost extinct?
they live in the wild
What is the web address of the Gopher Tortoise Council Florida State Museum in Gainesville Florida?
The web address of the Gopher Tortoise Council Florida State Museum is: www.gophertortoisecouncil.org
What are some state symbols for Florida that begin with g?
Gopher Tortoise is the official tortoise of Florida
How are gopher tortoise endangered?
Gopher tortoises are listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN. This is threatened, but not quite endangered.
How long are gopher tortoise shells?
13 inches long
Does a gopher tortoise have a hard or soft shell?
it has a soft shell
