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When turtles put their head in their shell's what happens to their spine do they buckle or contract?
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∙ 10y ago
There are two types, commonly referred to as type A and type B turtle spines. Type A spines buckle horizontally to form something of an 'S' shape when viewed from above, while type B spines buckle vertically. Hope that helps!
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