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Whats a turtles shell made from?
turtle shells are made from small, flat, bony shields or plates
Do turtles have bones in their body?
Yes, turtles do have bones in their bodies. They possess a bony skeleton that includes a ribcage and a spine, which are unique due to their fusion with the shell. The shell itself is made up of bony plates covered by a layer of keratin, providing protection and support. Overall, turtles have a complete skeletal system, just like other reptiles.
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 is green sea turtles covered with?
Green sea turtles are covered with a hard, protective shell called a carapace, which is composed of bony plates covered by scutes made of keratin. Their skin is typically a shade of olive green, which helps them blend into their marine environment. The shell provides both protection from predators and buoyancy in the water. Additionally, their skin may host algae and barnacles, which can contribute to their camouflage.
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".
