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that they have a shell, and they have coloring that will let be able to hide

this will let them be able to camoflauge into certain things. a painted turtle has many different colors on it wich is how it got its name. a painted turtle, like all turtles, move very slowly so it is very good for them to have there different colors ao when there prey or predator comes it will not see the turtle.

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A painted turtle mainly in know for it brightly colored neck, under shell, and skin.

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The painted turtle is a turtle with a brightly coloured shell that looks as though it is painted.

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