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- 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
- Testudinidae (51 Different Species) - All Turtles
Testudinidae are land-dwelling reptiles commonly known as tortoises This article includes pictures, identification, and more information
- 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
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