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They have high domed greenish tan to dark brown shells and grow to a length of 10-14 inches, a height of 4-5 inches and weigh8-15lbs.The males grow slightly larger than the females with their lower shell or plestron being concave. The front legs have sharp, claw like scales, flattened for digging whilst the back legs are thinner and very long.
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What is a statement for ''desert the herbivore tortoise is a''?
"The desert tortoise is a herbivore."
Is a desert tortoise a herbivore a carnivore or a decomposer?
A desert tortoise is a herbivore.
Is a desert tortoise rare?
The desert tortoise is considered (2014) as a threatened species.
From what region is the desert tortoise?
The desert tortoise is a native of parts of the Sonoran and Mojave Deserts.
Is the desert tortoise a vegetarian?
Yes, the desert tortoise is a vegetarian, it eats only plants.
Is a desert tortoise a consumer?
Yes, a desert tortoise is a consumer as are all animals that live in the desert.
What does the desert tortoise do to stay cool in a desert?
The desert tortoise spends nearly 95% of its life underground to avoid the heat.
What kind of tortoises are in the Mojave Desert?
The desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) is the kind of tortoise found in the Mojave Desert. This species is native to the southwestern United States and parts of Mexico. The desert tortoise is a protected species due to its vulnerable status in the wild.
Where does the desert tortoise fall in the food chain?
A desert tortoise would be a first level consumer.
What are some names the desert tortoise is called?
The desert tortoise is commonly known as the "gopher tortoise," particularly in the southeastern United States, though this term can refer to a different species. It is also referred to as the "Mojave desert tortoise" or "Sonoran desert tortoise," depending on its specific habitat. Additionally, in some regions, it may simply be called the "land tortoise."
Can a tortoise live only on land?
Yes, there are desert tortoise.
Is a tortoise a producer?
No, a desert tortoise is a consuer. It feeds on plants.
