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T R.təs. Z/ Ɔ Testudines Predators Carapace Plastron Vertebrates Pectoral Pelvic Girdles Diurnal Crepuscular Reclusive

Tortoises are a family of land-dwelling reptiles distinguished by their shell protection. The shell consists of a top carapace fused to the vertebrae and ribcage, connected underneath by a plastron bridging the two. They range in size from a few centimeters to two meters and tend to be diurnal but can be crepuscular depending on temperatures, generally living reclusive lives within their sheltered armor.

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T R.təs. Z/ Ɔ Testudines Predators Carapace Plastron Vertebrates Pectoral Pelvic Girdles Diurnal Crepuscular Reclusive

Tortoises are a family of land-dwelling reptiles distinguished by their shell protection. The shell consists of a top carapace fused to the vertebrae and ribcage, connected underneath by a plastron bridging the two. They range in size from a few centimeters to two meters and tend to be diurnal but can be crepuscular depending on temperatures, generally living reclusive lives within their sheltered armor.

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Tortoises (/tr.ts.

z/) 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. The
carapace is fused to both the vertebrae and ribcage, and tortoises are unique
among vertebrates in that the pectoral and pelvic girdles are inside the ribcage rather than
outside. Tortoises can vary in size from a few centimeters to two meters. They are
usually diurnal animals with tendencies to be crepuscular depending on the ambient
temperatures. They are generally reclusive animals.

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