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What does a turtle use it's shell for?

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 8/18/2019

The turtles shell protects itself and hides inside its shell when in danger or when they are scared. The shell helps the turtle breathe. The turtles shell is another way to breathe for them.

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