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Turtles are in fact reptiles, (Testudines) the crown group of Chelonia, their ribs develop a bony shell that acts as a shield from predators, they breath air and lay their eggs on land, many live around or in water where as the largest of turtles live in water.
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What are the physical characteristics of a Galápagos tortoise?
they eat chicken nuggets!
What are some species that have evolved different physical characteristics due to different environments?
The Finch and the Giant Tortoise on the Galapagos islands.
What is the biggest kind of Tortoise?
The Galapagos tortoise
What is the best tortoise to house with a leopard tortoise?
A leopard tortoise. :)
Can do you spell tortoise?
...Tortoise.
How do you draw a tortoise shell without the tortoise in it?
you draw the tortoise and then rub out its body
What is the plural of tortoise?
The word tortoise forms a regular plural, tortoises.
What is baby tortoise called?
A Tortoise.
Is a tortoise a fish?
No, a tortoise is a reptile
What differences are immediately apparent in the bodies of the three tortoise species?
The three primary tortoise species—Galápagos, Aldabra, and Eastern Box tortoises—exhibit distinct physical characteristics. The Galápagos tortoise is notable for its large size and dome-shaped shell, adapted for grazing on high vegetation. In contrast, the Aldabra tortoise also has a large, domed shell but tends to have a more flattened appearance due to its habitat. The Eastern Box tortoise, smaller in comparison, has a hinged shell that allows it to close up tightly for protection, showcasing a more compact and rounded shape.
What was the tortoise's nickname?
What particular tortoise are you asking about?
Which letter is silent in tortoise?
tortoise
