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It's shell. (It's body is shielded by a special bony or cartilaginous shell developed from their ribs)
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∙ 10y agoturtles have shells because animals that eat turtles can't eat the turtle because it has a strong shell.
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What does the turtle shell do?
it protects the turtle from predators.
How does turtle protect itself?
its shell protects it it hides in its shell
Does a sea turtle have a territory it protects?
ys in fact a sea turtle defends its eating spot because it eats alone
Does a sea turtle have fur?
no but insted the have a scaley shell which is there home and protects them from predators
How is a turtle adapted to its environment?
A turtle adapts by it's shell. The shell protects it from danger from predtators. It is very hard. No one can even break it!
Hawksbill turtle protect itself from enemies?
acording to nasa they have a strong shell that protects them
What is the difference of a human skeleton and a turtle's shell?
Here are a few differences: -A human skeleton is located on the inside of the body and a turtle shell is located on the outside. -A skeleton protects and supports whereas a shell protects and camoflages the turtle. -A skeleton needs exercise and calcium to say healthy and a shell needs a UVB light.
What is the lower shell of a turtle?
Nothing- just the turtle itself. The shell, is a protective, hollow 'shield' which protects the slow-moving animal from predatory, or human danger.
What does a turtle use it's shell for?
The turtles shell protects itself and hides inside its shell when in danger or when they are scared. The shell helps the turtle breathe. The turtles shell is another way to breathe for them.
Explain how did a turtle protect or defends itself from its enemies?
hello! tortoise expert here the shell helpy them. but they can break if you smash em. Love em This is true......................
How does a turtle's shell helps it to survive?
Answer to your quetionThey have shells because it protects them from animals that could eat them.It helps protect it, and it's the turtle's home, because he pulls his parts in to sleep.
What is the appearance of the body covering the turtle?
Sea Turtles are covered and protected by shells, similar to every other species of Turtle.
