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The turtle shell isn’t armor - it’s part of the skeleton
Turtles are famous for their shells, but this feature is far more than a protective covering. A turtle’s shell is actually ...
Cartoons often suggest turtles wear shells like removable armor. Those stories show turtles stepping out, swapping shells, or ...
Ever consider the question of whether a turtle can truly pull its head into its shell like a cartoon representation in a ...
Turtles (Testudines) have captivated evolutionary biologists for decades due to their distinct morphology and ancient origins. Recent studies have elucidated the evolutionary transformations that led ...
A sea turtle’s shell is living bone fused directly to its spine and ribs. It is not a detachable shield or an external case, ...
In vertebrates, the formation of feathers, hair, and scales is typically governed by molecular genetic factors. However, crocodile head scales are an exception, as they form through a purely ...
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