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Red bellied turtle has a soft shell?
The red-bellied turtle actually has a hard shell, as do all turtles. The shell of a turtle is made up of bony plates covered by a layer of keratin. This shell provides protection and support for the turtle's body.
What are the bony plates on a sea turtle's shell called?
I( think they are called scuta
Whats a turtles shell made from?
turtle shells are made from small, flat, bony shields or plates
What is the hard shell of hawksbill turtle called?
As with any turtle the turtle shell is called CARAPACES.
Can a predator eat a turtle when its in the shell?
An alligator could eat a turtle in its shell, and a shark could eat a sea turtle in its shell.
Is a sea turtle have a interior shell?
A sea turtle has an external shell.
What reptile is the only reptile with a shell?
The only reptile with a shell is the turtle. The shell is a unique feature that provides protection and support for the turtle's body. Turtles are known for their distinctive hard shells that are made up of two parts: the upper carapace and the lower plastron.
Is turtle shell plates falling off normal?
yes as long as its only one or two pieces at a time and not covered in fungus
If a turtle does not have a shell is it naked or homeless?
If a turtle does not have a shell, it can be both naked and homeless.
Do turtle shell grow with the turtle?
i think it would grow with the turtle and then when it is an adult the shell would be fully grown
How did turtle get her nickname westing game?
Turtle Wexler got her nickname "Turtle" because she is known for retreating into her shell when she feels threatened or overwhelmed. This behavior resembles how a turtle withdraws into its shell for protection.
What does the turtle shell do?
it protects the turtle from predators.
