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All turtles have a hard well adapted shell but you can also have 2 different types of turtle the pond turtle and the sea turtle the sea turtle has adapted its fore legs to become more aerodynamic like the fins of a sea lion but pond turtles can also move on land more easily as they have adapted feet like a tortoise with small claws and a flat foot to support body weight and to keep its balance.
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How is Marine turtle different from freshwater turtle?
Marine turtles typically live in saltwater environments, while freshwater turtles live in freshwater habitats. Marine turtles have flippers adapted for swimming long distances in the ocean, while freshwater turtles tend to have webbed feet for navigating in ponds, rivers, and lakes. Behaviorally, marine turtles migrate long distances between feeding and nesting grounds, while freshwater turtles are more sedentary in their habits.
How do you tell if you have a salt water turtle or a fresh water turtle?
One way to determine if you have a saltwater turtle or a freshwater turtle is by looking at their habitat preferences. Saltwater turtles, like sea turtles, primarily live in the ocean, while freshwater turtles inhabit bodies of freshwater like ponds, lakes, and rivers. Additionally, you can also consider the physical characteristics of the turtle species, as saltwater turtles may have adaptations for living in the ocean, such as flippers for swimming.
Where does a water turtle live?
There are two types of turtles: Freshwater turtles and sea turtles. All freshwater turtles live mostly in water but often climb onto rocks and land to bask in the sun, mate, and lay eggs. Sea turtles don't bask in the sun, but they mate and lay eggs on land. Freshwater turtles live in rivers and lakes, and sea turtles live in the ocean.
Can a turtle live in the freshwater area?
Yes, many turtles live in freshwater. The type of water they prefer depends on what species of turtle it is. For instance, slider turtles almost always live in freshwater.
Where do Asian Tortoises and Freshwater Turtles live?
Asia
What are some animal adaptations in freshwater biomes?
probably likely
Is a turtle a freshwater animal?
well, almost all turtles are freshwater except a sea turtle.
What are the structural adaptations that enable turtles to swim in water?
floaties.
What are the different types of baby turtles and how can they be distinguished from one another?
There are several types of baby turtles, including sea turtles, freshwater turtles, and land turtles. They can be distinguished from each other based on their physical characteristics, such as the shape of their shells, the size of their flippers, and the habitat they live in. Sea turtles have flippers for swimming in the ocean, while freshwater turtles have webbed feet for swimming in lakes and rivers, and land turtles have sturdy legs for walking on land.
Where do freshwater turtles live?
North QLD, Remote areas aswell.
Do heavy metals impact on freshwater turtles and how?
yes and they crack the shells.
What are the adaptations of the turtles?
Their protection adaptations would include; Jaw Defense, Beak Defense, and Lack of Shell Defense.
