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The spine is fused into the shell, with the ribs forming a major part of the inner portion of the shell. Uniquely, the shoulders are inside the rib cage formed by this process. The shell bones form growth plates that do not match the scute margins.
The spine through the neck bends in an 'S' curve, a vertical 'S' for Cryptodires - "hidey head" turtles, and a horizontal 'S' curve for Pleurodires - "sideneck" turtles.
Yes,Its a part of their body so it is rips off or anything like that it will die.
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What animal has hollow or partly hollow bones?
birds have hollow bones to help them fly
Do foxes have hollow bones?
It has indeed been proved that fox do have hollow bones. It has indeed been proved that fox do have hollow bones.
Which phylum did have by hollow bones?
hollow bones belongs to chordata phylum
Do eagls have hollow bones?
they have hollow bones because they need to be light
Do flightless birds have hollow bones?
no they do not have hollow bones. this is because they are flightless and god just made them that way♥ ♥
Do cheetahs have hollow bones?
Cheetahs do not have hollow bones. Birds have some hollow bones with criss-crossing segments for strength. This lightens them for flight.
Is hollow bones are stronger than a compact bone?
hollow bones are stronger than compact bones
Hollow bones help birds to?
their bones are hollow to make them lighter, and more legible for flight. if they had solid bones they wouldn't be able to fly as fast, high or as maneuverable as they are now. Hope this helped! (:
If a birds wings are hollow how does that affect its flying?
Yes as birds with hollow bones cannot fly for longer whereas penguins do not have hollow bones and are able to swim in rough tides for ages. Also non-hollow bones are stronger and tougher than hollow bones.
What is in side a birds bones?
Birds bones are hollow. That is why they can fly, because they are so light because of their hollow bones. x)
What is the total number of bones in a turtles entire body?
there are 28 bones in the turtles body
Which flying reptile has hollow bones?
Pterosaurs are flying reptiles that have hollow bones, which are similar to modern birds. These hollow bones help reduce the weight of their skeletons, making it easier for them to fly.
