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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.
Do sea turtles have hip bones?
More or less. They are merged with the carapace and plastron.
What is the top of a tortoise shell called?
The top is called the carapace and the bottom is called the plastron.
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 ARE THE TWO PARTS OF BOX TURTLES SHELL CALLED?
Upper shell is the carapace, and the lower shell is the plastron.
What is tortoise shell made from?
"There are two parts to the shell of a turtle: the upper portion is called the "carapace" and the bottom half is called the "plastron." Both shells are actually made of many fused bones. The carapace is the fusion of about 50 bones - the ribs and vertebrae. The plastron is the fusion of bones including the clavicles (collar bones), bones between the clavicles, and portions of the ribs. A bony bridge joins the carapace and the plastron along the side of the turtle. Some turtles have a moveable joint, usually in the plastron, which acts as a "hinge" and allows the turtle to pull the carapace and plastron together tightly, while the turtle retracts its body into the shell. Shells have a blood and nerve supply, so bleeding and pain can result if the shell is"For more information: Source: http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=17+1797&aid=2700
How do you tell if my red eared slider is a girl?
Masculine turtles usually:* have (slightly) concave plastron and convex carapace * have a bigger tail
What is the only reptiles with shells?
Turtle, tortoise and terrapin are three reptiles that have a shell. The upper shell is the carapace, and plastron is the lower case.
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 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 a plastron?
A plastron is a piece of equipment that a fencer wears to help protect him. This goes around the fencer's chest.
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.
