Tortoise - Wikipedia ɪ z TOR-təs-iz) are reptiles of the family Testudinidae of the order Testudines (Latin for "tortoise") Like other turtles, tortoises have a shell to protect from predation and other threats
ADW: Testudinidae: INFORMATION The Testudinidae are most closely related to the pond turtles and are included along with that family in the Testudinoidea Shared features include a lack of inframarginal scutes, the shape and muscle attachment of the ilium, and the shape of the eighth cervical vertebra (biconvex)
Tortoises (Family Testudinidae) - iNaturalist Tortoises ( ˈtɔːr təs ɪz ) are a family, Testudinidae, of land-dwelling reptiles in the order Testudines Tortoises are shielded from predators by a shell The top part of the shell is the carapace, the underside is the plastron, and the two are connected by the bridge
Tortoise | Reptile, Habitat, Diet, Lifespan | Britannica A tortoise is any member of the turtle family Testudinidae that is easily recognized by its unique hind-limb anatomy made up of elephantine (or cylindrical) hind limbs and hind feet, and high-domed shell
Testudines: Definition, Characteristics, Types, Behaviour Facts Family Testudinidae: Tortoises adapted for terrestrial life with high domed shells and short, sturdy legs Family Emydidae: Pond turtles, often found in freshwater environments Family Cheloniidae: Sea turtles, adapted for marine life with streamlined bodies and flippers
Testudinidae - Animalia Tortoises are reptiles of the family Testudinidae of the order Testudines (Latin: tortoise) They are particularly distinguished from other turtles (which includes the order Chelonia) by being exclusively land-dwelling, while many (though not all) other turtle species are at least partly aquatic
Tortoises (Testudinidae) - Encyclopedia. com Tortoises(Testudinidae) Class ReptiliaOrder TestudinesSuborder CryptodiraFamily TestudinidaeThumbnail description Terrestrial turtles with elephantine hind legs, flattened forelegs, and unwebbed toesSize Up to 55 in (140 cm) carapace length and 562 lb (255 kg)Number of genera, species 12 genera; ca 47 speciesHabitat Terrestrial ecosystems Source for information on Tortoises (Testudinidae
TESTUDINIDAE Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster The meaning of TESTUDINIDAE is a family of turtles comprising carnivorous freshwater and herbivorous terrestrial forms that usually have a strong thick convex carapace, broad plastron, and club-shaped feet in which the toes are firmly bound together so that the claws alone are evident
Tortoises (Testudinidae) | U. S. Fish Wildlife Service Testudinidae Identification Numbers TSN: 173852 Geography Working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people Footer Menu - Employment Careers Internships; Contracting; Footer Menu - Site Links