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In reference to turtles, it's the turtle's shell.
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What is a crab shell called?
A crab's shell is called a carapace.
How can the word 'carapace' be used in a sentence?
Turtles rely on a hard carapace to protect them.
The top shell on a turtle is called?
The shell covering the top of a turtle's body is called the carapace (say karra-pace).It is made of a hard substance called scutes.Some turtles do not have a hard carapace. The carapace of soft-shelled turtles and the leatherback turtle is made of thick skin.The shape of a carapace is not always the same:
What are the ratings and certificates for Carapace - 1995?
Carapace - 1995 is rated/received certificates of: Belgium:Tous
What are the release dates for Carapace - 2008?
Carapace - 2008 was released on: USA: 14 April 2008 (Boston, Massachusetts)
What actors and actresses appeared in Carapace - 1995?
The cast of Carapace - 1995 includes: Brigitte Dedry Feriz Sorlija
What is the top part of the the shell called?
The shell covering the top of a turtle's body is called the carapace (say karra-pace).It is made of a hard substance called scutes.Some turtles do not have a hard carapace. The carapace of soft-shelled turtles and the leatherback turtle is made of thick skin.The shape of a carapace is not always the same:
What is shield covering a tortoise body called?
The shield covering a tortoise's body is called a carapace. (Yup and the Carapace is actually part of the tortoise's skeleton)
What is shell of tortoise alled?
The 'carapace'
What is the names of the turtle shell?
carapace :)
What is the top of a tortoise shell called?
The top is called the carapace and the bottom is called the plastron.
What is the function of the carapace?
Carapace is a dorsal upper section of the exoskeleton or shell in a number of animal groups, including arthropods such as crustaceans and arachnids. The function of the carapace is to protect the animal and act as shelter.
