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∙ 12y agoTheir shells, which are actually fused to their spines, so don't rip a shell off of a turtle, because you will rip out his spine and kill him.
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Why would a turtle be upside down?
No because turtles shells are rounded and they will starve to death if left on their backs because they can't flip themselves back to eat.
Do turtles have a stomach?
all turtles have a somach
Do turtles and tortoises have the same DNA?
Turtles and Tortoises have highly similar DNA, as tortoises are a subgroup of turtles.
What is the binomial nomenclature of a turtle?
This order includes all turtles and tortoises. It is divided into three suborders: Pleurodira (side-necked turtles), Cryptodira (freshwater turtles, snapping turtles, tortoises, soft-shelled turtles, and sea turtles), and Amphichelydia (a suborder of turtles that is now extinct).
Are turtles and frogs amphibians?
All turtles are reptiles. All Frogs are amphibians.
Why can't turtles get off their backs?
because theyre backs are curved and no feet touch the ground
What do saw-back turtles eat?
Males saw backs are omnivores and female saw backs eat veggies
Can turtles stretch their backs?
YES THEY CAN. i saw my brother turtle stretch. Any question.
If turtles turn on their backs do they die?
Yes. They will die due to dehydration and starvation. In the wild, most turtles can flip themselves back over using rocks and twiggs.
What is the genus name of the leatherback turtle?
the answer is suck it, turtles don't have leather backs -Sergio Ps. Your mom went to college.........................................................................................................................
What is the symbiotic relationships starfish have?
They are symbiotic with sea turtles. Often, you will see starfish on sea turtles' backs; the sea turtle provides food, while the starfish are brightly colored and scare off predators.
what is a spotted turtle?
Spotted turtles are generally dark grey or black in color. The spots that cover the backs of their shells and sometimes their heads are yellow.
Can turtles swim backwards?
yes in fact they can just don't put them on their backs the DIE!!!!
What color is a spotted turtle?
Spotted turtles are generally dark grey or black in color. The spots that cover the backs of their shells and sometimes their heads are yellow.
How do leather backs raise their babies?
They don't, leatherback sea turtles lay eggs, bury them, then leave for the ocean. When the eggs hatch, the mother is not around.
What are some unique features about sea turtles?
sea turtle are reptile, so that means they are coldblooded animals. all species have legs modified into efficient swimming flippers.
Are we really here?
We don't know...I mean what if giants from above are watching us scurry around? What if WE live on a turtles backs---or we are in a dust particle?! For all we know we are nothing. Imagination. Lifelessness.
