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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.
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.
Can a turtle outgrow his shell?
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
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.
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.
If a turtle lost its shell would it be naked or homeless why relate the answer to homeostatis?
it would die...the shell is part of its body...it is like our ribs...stops stuff from getting to our organs
If a turlte lost his shell is he homeless or naked?
I would say nude. Naked sounds dirty.
Why is your turtle not moving and isn't in his shell?
well it has appeared that your turtle is dead. If he isn't in his shell he is homeless and naked and he probably died of embarrassment. Think. If you lost your house and clothing how would you feel. The other turtles probably made fun of him to a point where he committed turtle suicide. If I were you I would be ashamed. Your turtle died for no reason just because you stripped him and forced him to live on the street. Good job you rotten turtle murderer!
Can turtles walk around naked?
All animals walk around naked except us. Humans are the only animal that wears clothes. If you are asking whether a turtle can come out of the shell, then the answer is no. The shell is part of the turtle, and if the shell is peeled off, part of the turtle is ripped off and the animal will die. It would be like pulling off your ribcage.
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.
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.
