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What is a plastron?

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A plastron is a piece of equipment that a fencer wears to help protect him. This goes around the fencer's chest.

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It only applies to male turtles. They have a concave down bottom shell to make mating easier.

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The plastron is the part of the shell that is on the belly of the turtle. The higher domed part is called the carapace.

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