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Yes, the spine of a turtle is connected to its shell. The turtle's shell is made up of two main parts: the carapace (the upper part) and the plastron (the lower part), both of which are fused to the turtle's ribcage and spine. This unique structure provides protection and support, making the shell an integral part of the turtle's anatomy.
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Do turtles loose their shells and move to a different one for there size?
no they do not. Infact turtle shells are actually part of their body. The spine is connected to the shell
Is a sea turtle or a vertebrates?
A sea turtle is a vertebrate, just like any other turtle. Their spine is connected to the roof of the inside of their shell, which is why they can swap shells or get out of the ones they were born with, or it will kill it. No. The sea turtle belongs to the reptile group. Reptiles are chordates, also known as vertebrates. A vertebrate. After all, it has a spine.
Can a turtle survive with a whole in its shell and skin?
No a Turttles shell is it's back and spine.
Does a sea turtle have a back bone?
Yes, but it is built into the shell. The turtle cannot actually leave the shell because that's what its spine is attached to.
Is a sea turtle a vertebrate or invertebrate?
A sea turtle is a vertebrate, just like any other turtle. Their spine is connected to the roof of the inside of their shell, which is why they can swap shells or get out of the ones they were born with, or it will kill it. No. The sea turtle belongs to the reptile group. Reptiles are chordates, also known as vertebrates. A vertebrate. After all, it has a spine.
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
Do sea turtles have a backbone?
Yes a turtle has a backbone, it is partially integrated into the shell carapace.
Can a turtle outgrow his shell?
No. The turtle is connected to its shell just like you're connected to your skin. Can you live without your skin? Nope. i can! xD ha jk
What does a turtle look like without a shell?
The turtleâ??s spine that runs through the entire body is attached to the shell. That would mean for the turtle to leave the shell, the spine would have to be torn out because itâ??s attached to the shell. Underneath the shell lays solid body of bones where the turtle body has very little movement.
What is the exoskeleton of a turtle?
No, a turtle is not an exoskeleton it's an animal or more specifically, a reptile.A turtle doesn't have an exoskeleton but a shell that is extended from its ribcage.
If a turtle has no shell is it homeless or naked?
A turtle without its shell would likely be considered homeless, as the shell serves as its home and provides protection. It wouldn't be considered naked since its shell is more than just clothing—it's an integral part of its anatomy.
How do you make a turtle come out of it's shell?
no they cant they arent like snails or even hermit crabs whom which can change their shell frequently. turtle shells grow with the turtle inside it. its like a life time thing. and incase you havent known, a sea turtle can live up to 100 years old and higher. turtles use their shells for protection.
