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The common name for a tortoise refers to several species within the family Testudinidae, which are land-dwelling reptiles characterized by their hard shells and slow movement. Some well-known types of tortoises include the Galápagos tortoise and the Aldabra giant tortoise. Generally, "tortoise" is used to describe these terrestrial species, distinguishing them from aquatic turtles.
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Is tortoise a common noun?
Yes, "tortoise" is a common noun. A common noun is a general name for a person, place, thing, or idea, and "tortoise" fits this definition as it refers to a type of animal. Common nouns are not capitalized unless they begin a sentence or are part of a proper noun.
What is the latin name for tortoise?
The Latin name for tortoise is Testudinidae.
What is the scientific name for the aldabra tortoise?
The scientific name for the Galapagos Tortoise is Chelonoidis nigra.
Scientific name of tortoise?
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What was the name of the tortoise in Esio Trot?
The name of the tortoise in Esio Trot was Alfie.
What is the birth name of Tortoise Matsumoto?
Tortoise Matsumoto's birth name is Matsumoto Atsushi.
The Aldabra tortoise is the largest land turquoise in the world what is another name for this tortoise?
The GiANT TORTOiSE..
What was the authors name of hare and the tortoise?
The Tortoise and the Hare is one of Aesop's fables.
What is the name for the turtle?
tortoise
What is the scientific name for desert tortiose?
Gopherus agassizii is the scientific name for the desert tortoise.
What is the name of the tortoise in the flowerpot men?
The tortoise in The Flowerpot Men is named Bill.
What is another name for terrapin?
Tortoise, or box turtle No, I'm afraid not. The common name for a terrapin is the softshell turtle. The terrapin is aqautic, and the tortise and box are land turtles.
