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I believe this is a slightly curved shell on the bottom of a turtle (as apposed to flat) which would indicate that the turtle is a male. It is convex as apposed to concave which means it is rounded like the outside of a bowl. Concave of course would be the rounded inside of the bowl.
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What is a other name for a turtle shell?
A turtle or tortoise's shell has two parts; the top domelike piece is called a carapace. The bottom is called a plastron.
What is the top of a sea turtles shell called?
The Plastron is the ventral (bottom) portion of a turtle's shell (under the abdomen)The Carapace is the dorsal (top) portion of the turtle shell (over the back)the little polygon shapes on the shells are called scutes.
What is the name of the bottom plate on a turtle that is continuous with the breastbone?
The underside of a turtle or tortoise's shell is called the plastron.
What is a other name for a turtle?
A turtle or tortoise's shell has two parts; the top domelike piece is called a carapace. The bottom is called a plastron.
What is the hard shell of hawksbill turtle called?
As with any turtle the turtle shell is called CARAPACES.
What are the shields of a turtle?
A turtle's shell serves as its shield, providing protection from predators and environmental threats. The shell is made up of two parts: the carapace (top shell) and the plastron (bottom shell), which are fused to the turtle's skeleton. In addition to physical protection, the shell also helps regulate the turtle's body temperature and provides structural support for movement.
How do you tell a male turtle from a female turtle?
Boy: Longer Claws and the little spots on the bottom of their shell has less spots and more space,Oval shell,bottom of shell kinda caves in the center, Girl:rounder shell than the boy,bottom of shell is smooth and flat,more spots at the bottom of her shell than the boy
The top shell on a turtle is called?
The shell covering the top of a turtle's body is called the carapace (say karra-pace).It is made of a hard substance called scutes.Some turtles do not have a hard carapace. The carapace of soft-shelled turtles and the leatherback turtle is made of thick skin.The shape of a carapace is not always the same:
What is the turtle's house called?
A turtle makes its own house called a shell, scute or scutum.
Do turtle have an exoskeleton?
Yes Turtles do have an exoskeleton, it is called a shell. Without the shell the turtle would just be soft and in danger. :)
Where to find dorsal carapace and ventral plastron?
The dorsal carapace (top shell) and ventral plastron (bottom shell) can be found on the exterior of a turtle's body. The carapace covers the turtle's back and the plastron covers its underside, providing protection and support for the turtle's internal organs.
Is is normal for a turtle to lose pieces of his shell?
it is normal for turtles to lose pieces from the bottom of their shell. i have a 3 year old long neck turtle of my own and he had a brown tummy and now it is white. this is due to the growth of the turtle.
