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Whats a turtles shell made from?
turtle shells are made from small, flat, bony shields or plates
Do turtles vertebrates?
Yes they do - they have a complete skeleton underneath the shell. The turtles shell is simply its rib-cage that has 'fused' into one continuous bony structure.
What are the bony plates of a starfish called?
where bony plates growth zone is found in..
Do turtles have backbones?
Yes they have a backbone. You can't see it because of his shell that protect them. Thanks!!
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 protects a turtle?
It's shell. (It's body is shielded by a special bony or cartilaginous shell developed from their ribs)
What is the dinosaur with bony plates on its back CALLED?
Stegosaurus???
Other reptiles have that turtles don't have?
Unlike other reptiles, turtles have a bony shell that protects their bodies. Additionally, turtles are distinctive in that their ribs are fused to their shell, a feature not seen in other reptiles. Turtles are also unique in their ability to retract their head and limbs into their shell for protection.
What is the Bony overlapping plates that covers the fish's body called?
Scales
What is a burrowing animal covered with bony plates that act as armor?
A burrowing animal covered with bony plates that act as armor is called an armadillo. In Spanish, the word "armadillo" means "little armored one".
What is covered with bony plates?
Ankylosaurs are covered in bony plates, which are effective protection against predators. Some had bony tail clubs that could be used as weapons, too.
Are turtles reptiles?
yesYes turtles are reptiles and is in the order of Testudines which include turtles and tortoises.reptiles is a class which includes Testudines, Crocodylia (Crocodiles, alligators and gharials), Squamata (lizards and snakes) and Rhynchocephalia (tuataras).Yep.Yes. Turtles are reptiles.
