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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:
The top shell on a turtle is called the carapace. It is composed of fused ribs and dermal bones covered by keratinized plates called scutes.
It is the carapace. The bottom, or "belly" shell is the plastron.
The upper shell of the turtle is called the carapace. ☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺
If 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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What are the shields of a turtle?
A turtle's shell serves as its shield, providing protection from predators and environmental threats. The shell is made up of two parts: the carapace (top shell) and the plastron (bottom shell), which are fused to the turtle's skeleton. In addition to physical protection, the shell also helps regulate the turtle's body temperature and provides structural support for movement.
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 are the shields of a turtle?
A turtle's shell serves as its shield, providing protection from predators and environmental threats. The shell is made up of two parts: the carapace (top shell) and the plastron (bottom shell), which are fused to the turtle's skeleton. In addition to physical protection, the shell also helps regulate the turtle's body temperature and provides structural support for movement.
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:
Why was it named the turtle submarine?
It is named that because the top of the sub looks like a turtle's shell.
What is the turtle's house called?
A turtle makes its own house called a shell, scute or scutum.
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.
