The Tortoise
A kind of turtle living only on land,
especially in arid regions having
stumpy legs and a high arched
carapace. They hatch from eggs.
Head
The front part of a tortoise
containing the eyes, mouth and brain.
The head is covered by hard scales
and can be pulled within the shell.
Neck
The part that connects
the head with the shoulders.
Plastron
The under part of the shell
of a turtle or tortoise.
Claws
A sharp, horny, hooked nail
on a bird's or animal's foot.
Tail
The hind most part of an animal.
The end of the back on most
vertebrates. The tail is small in
turtles, but is large in other
reptiles. It is useful for swimming.
Carapace
The part of the shell that covers
the back is called the carapace.
Legs
Limbs on which an animal
supports itself and walks. Land
turtles have heavy, short legs.
Water turtles have flippers.
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