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Turtle Parts

Roll over the turtle and see how many different parts of the body you can find. Then test your memory on the Drag and Drop turtle.

Central scute: the middle scutes or plates covering the Central scute: the middle scutes or plates covering the central line of the carapace or shell Claw: sharp, horny nail on the edge of the front or hind flipper. Strongly formed in the males and the front set used in copulation. Different claw number depending on the species of turtle . Claw: sharp, horny nail on the edge of the front or hind flipper. Strongly formed in the males and the front set used in copulation. Different claw number depending on the species of turtle. Claw: sharp, horny nail on the edge of the front or hind flipper. Strongly formed in the males and the front set used in copulation. Different claw number depending on the species of turtle. Claw: sharp, horny nail on the edge of the front or hind flipper. Strongly formed in the males and the front set used in copulation. Different claw number depending on the species of turtle . Tail: larger in the male and distinguishes the sexes Precentral Scute: the front scute or plate of the carapace or shell (also known as the nucal or cervical scute) Marginal scales: the scutes or plates covering the edge of the shell or carapace. They form a hard edge to the shell. Marginal scales: the scutes or plates covering the edge of the shell or carapace. They form a hard edge to the shell. Lateral scale: the side or lateral scutes or plates covering the shell or carapace. Also known as the pleural or costal scutes Lateral scale: the side or lateral scutes or plates covering the shell or carapace. Also known as the pleural or costal scutes Postcentral scute: the hindmost scutes or plates of the Prefrontal scales: usually 1 or 2 pairs of horny scales Head: covered with numerous scales or plates Neck: normally leathery and cannot be drawn into the shell Front flipper: used for swimming Front flipper: used for swimming Backflipper: used for nesting and swimming Backflipper: used for nesting and swimming

 

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