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No the shell is apart of its skeleton, like it's spine and ribs A turtles shell is built into bone structure. Parts of the backbone and the ribs, among other bones, make up the inner structure of the shell. This means that it cannot get out of its shell, as the shell is not separate from the body.
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Where to find dorsal carapace and ventral plastron?
The dorsal carapace (top shell) and ventral plastron (bottom shell) can be found on the exterior of a turtle's body. The carapace covers the turtle's back and the plastron covers its underside, providing protection and support for the turtle's internal organs.
How does shell form?
a snail or turtle when it bite you u get enfected and also does the turtle or snail it will say you you have killed me and before it dies it will have se* and die leaving a shell behind.
What is the function of the shell gland?
the advantages of a shell is that if something tries to bite you then it cant because the shell is to hard
Is to shell as pea is to pod?
Hermit Crab, turtle, and clam fit this analogy.
What is a plastron?
A plastron is a piece of equipment that a fencer wears to help protect him. This goes around the fencer's chest.
What will be the reaction of your turtle when you touched its shell?
it soled go in its Shel
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.
What is the hard shell of hawksbill turtle called?
As with any turtle the turtle shell is called CARAPACES.
Can a 22 bullet go through a turtle shell?
Yes. Just did it
Is a sea turtle have a interior shell?
A sea turtle has an external shell.
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 can you tell if a turtle has salmonella?
If it's shell starts to go slight blue
Why does turtle go slow?
turtles have a very heavy shell and it is hard to move
What is the significance of the turtle shell with a US Navy anchor?
Well the shell is very helpful when it comes to defense for a predator, it is the turtles home and the turtle is connected to the shell, so the shell grows with the turtle
What does the turtle shell do?
it protects the turtle from predators.
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.
