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- 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:
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 16y agoIt is the carapace. The bottom, or "belly" shell is the plastron.
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∙ 12y agoThe upper shell of the turtle is called the carapace. ☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺
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∙ 12y agoIf you mean a turtle's belly, it is called a plastron. The shell is called a carapace, and the little square patterns forming the shell are called scutes. Hope this helped.
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∙ 9y agoIts called the Carapace shell.
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∙ 15y agothe Plastron
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∙ 15y agocarapace.
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∙ 12y agocarapace :)
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∙ 9y agocarapace
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What are the shields of a turtle?
i only know the shell, i dont know the other one
What is the turtle's house called?
A turtle makes its own house called a shell, scute or scutum.
Why was it named the turtle submarine?
It is named that because the top of the sub looks like a turtle's shell.
Where is the complication of the monkey and the turtle?
well the monkey is always riding on top of the turtle's shell, that's all i think of.
What is the top of a tortoise shell called?
The top is called the carapace and the bottom is called the plastron.
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.
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 the hard shell of hawksbill turtle called?
As with any turtle the turtle shell is called CARAPACES.
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.
Is it okay for a turtle to be on top another turtle?
No, the shell will rupture.
Where does the turtle breathe?
A turtle's lungs are located in the top part of their shell.
What is the top part of the the shell 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 shields of a turtle?
i only know the shell, i dont know the other one
What is the turtle's house called?
A turtle makes its own house called a shell, scute or scutum.
Why was it named the turtle submarine?
It is named that because the top of the sub looks like a turtle's shell.
Do turtle have an exoskeleton?
Yes Turtles do have an exoskeleton, it is called a shell. Without the shell the turtle would just be soft and in danger. :)
Do sea turtles have a backbone?
Yes a turtle has a backbone, it is partially integrated into the shell carapace.
