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Nothing- just the turtle itself.
The shell, is a protective, hollow 'shield' which protects the slow-moving animal from predatory, or human danger.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoits called the plastron.
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What are the shields of a turtle?
i only know the shell, i dont know the other one
If a turtle has no shell is it homeless or naked?
If a turtle loses its shell it is naked, homeless and dead because the turtle's spine is in its shell.
Are certain turtle shell shapes more buoyant than others?
No, certain turtle shell shapes are not more buoyant than others. A turtle's buoyancy is not dependent on its shell.
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.
Red bellied turtle has a soft shell?
My red bellied turtle has suddenly gotten a soft shell. Is he ok?
What type of reptile has an upper and lower shell scales and no teeth?
Turtle.
What are the shields of a turtle?
i only know the shell, i dont know the other one
What is the only reptiles with shells?
Turtle, tortoise and terrapin are three reptiles that have a shell. The upper shell is the carapace, and plastron is the lower case.
If a turtle has no shell is it homeless or naked?
If a turtle loses its shell it is naked, homeless and dead because the turtle's spine is in its shell.
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.
What is the hard shell of hawksbill turtle called?
As with any turtle the turtle shell is called CARAPACES.
Is a sea turtle have a interior shell?
A sea turtle has an external shell.
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 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
What does the turtle shell do?
it protects the turtle from predators.
An animal that has a shell?
A turtle or a snail have a shell.
