answersLogoWhite

0

Subjects>Animals & Plants>Reptiles

Why do turtle have hard shells?

User Avatar

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago
Updated: 11/24/2022

For the protection of the reptile

User Avatar

Wiki User

∙ 14y ago
Copy

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Are turtle egg hard or soft?

Turtle eggs (and tortoise eggs) can be either hard or soft-shelled, depending on the species.


How hard are turtle shells?

hard enough that a crocadile cant bite thourgh it


What animals have hard shell?

turtle rino armadillo snail crocks


Do turtle change shells?

Turtles do not change shells


Are turtle shells made of plastic?

NO . Turtles shells are natural and grow with the turtle. Plastic is man made .


Is a turtle a vertebreate?

Yes, a turtle is a vertebrate.All reptiles are vertebrates, because they all have spines.The spine of a turtle is attached to the inside roof of their shells. Making it physically impossible for them to shed shells or leave their shells.


What are turtle shells sold for?

money


What is turtle defense?

Hide in There Shells


What is the same about a turtle and snail?

They both have Shells


Can turtle shells be used in fortune telling?

no


What helps the turtle to get in their shell?

Turtles do not 'get into' their shells, they are born in their shells which are part of their bodies (they can not come off) and their shells grow with them.


Can you define a turtle type by it's shell?

Yes. A boy turtle and a girl turtle have different types of shells

Trending Questions
How does it feel to be bitten by a rattlesnake? How long is a bearded dragons tongue? Why snakes are colorful? What is the Latin name for the Tokay gecko? What are the different protective adaptations of the chameleon? Why does the goddess sit in lotus? What is meaning of when lizard runs on your right hand during sleeping? How many crickets should a 2 year old bearded dragon eat a day? How long do red bellied turtle live? Whats the size for a full grown red eared slider? Why does the boy change the toads name after he captures him a second time in the short story horned toad? What color is tortora? What is the role of Cerberus? Is it normal if your red-eared slider is about 7-8 years old and when you were cleaning his tank you noticed tiny worms or leeches on the rocks? How much do lizards blink a day? How male lizards atrack female lizards? Do rattlesnakes lay eggs deep? Do tortoises get along with other tortoises? How much does turtleman get paid? What reared mean?

Resources

Leaderboard All Tags Unanswered

Top Categories

Algebra Chemistry Biology World History English Language Arts Psychology Computer Science Economics

Product

Community Guidelines Honor Code Flashcard Maker Study Guides Math Solver FAQ

Company

About Us Contact Us Terms of Service Privacy Policy Disclaimer Cookie Policy IP Issues
Answers Logo
Copyright ©2025 Answers.com. All Rights Reserved. The material on this site can not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with prior written permission of Answers.