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No. The turtle is connected to its shell just like you're connected to your skin. Can you live without your skin? Nope. i can! xD ha jk

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Red bellied turtle has a soft shell?

The red-bellied turtle actually has a hard shell, as do all turtles. The shell of a turtle is made up of bony plates covered by a layer of keratin. This shell provides protection and support for the turtle's body.


If a turtle has no shell is it homeless or naked?

A turtle without its shell would likely be considered homeless, as the shell serves as its home and provides protection. It wouldn't be considered naked since its shell is more than just clothing—it's an integral part of its anatomy.


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.


What does the turtle have?

The turtle is a reptile. It's unique feature is it's shell. The turtle is attached to it's shell by muscles in it's back. The turtle can "retreat" into its shell when it feels threatened or when danger comes. The shell is built so that, if the attacker turns the turtle upside down, the turtle can turn itself right side up. Turtles are cool that way.


What is the importance of shell in turtle?

A turtle's shell provides protection from predators and environmental hazards. It also serves as a structural support for the turtle's body, including organs and muscles. Additionally, the shell plays a role in regulating the turtle's body temperature and water retention.

Related Questions

What is the hard shell of hawksbill turtle called?

As with any turtle the turtle shell is called CARAPACES.


Can a predator eat a turtle when its in the shell?

An alligator could eat a turtle in its shell, and a shark could eat a sea turtle in its shell.


Is a sea turtle have a interior shell?

A sea turtle has an external shell.


Does a clam have a backbone?

No, a clam does not have bones, it is an invertibrate. That is why it has a shell. It doesnot outgrow its shell, as it is one of those shellfish that's shell grows with it. When it dies, it rots and some other shellfish that does outgrow its shell will take that one until it grows again. In short...no.


If a turtle does not have a shell is it naked or homeless?

If a turtle does not have a shell, it can be both naked and homeless.


Do turtle shell grow with the turtle?

i think it would grow with the turtle and then when it is an adult the shell would be fully grown


What does the turtle shell do?

it protects the turtle from predators.


What is the significance of the turtle shell with a US Navy anchor?

Well the shell is very helpful when it comes to defense for a predator, it is the turtles home and the turtle is connected to the shell, so the shell grows with the turtle


Red bellied turtle has a soft shell?

The red-bellied turtle actually has a hard shell, as do all turtles. The shell of a turtle is made up of bony plates covered by a layer of keratin. This shell provides protection and support for the turtle's body.


Will eggs explode when you put them into the oven?

yes the yolks will increase and outgrow the shell.


An animal that has a shell?

A turtle or a snail have a shell.


What shell is harder a armadillo shell or a turtle shell?

Both contain bone but most turtle shells would be harder than an armadillo's shell.