This young tortoise posted by through.the.lleaves is the cutest thing ever. Fig, a little leopard tortoise, enjoys a good ...

Sea turtle shells balance strength, flexibility, and speed to ensure survival. A new study reveals surprising differences ...

Repair of injured turtle shells can be difficult and time ... the ventral part, the plastron. The shell is composed of dermal bone covered with a tough keratin layer 1, comprised of individual ...

A sea turtle’s shell is a complex masterpiece, made up of two parts: the carapace (top) and the plastron (bottom), both ...

The shell is also part of a turtle’s skeleton. The upper shell is called the “carapace”, and the lower shell is called the “plastron”. Unlike crabs, a turtle cannot change or shed its shell.

A sea turtle’s shell is a complex masterpiece, made up of two parts: the carapace (top) and the plastron (bottom), both covered in scutes – tough keratin plates tightly attached to the bone.

The ability to fold itself up, due to a hinge on the plastron, is what gives the box turtle its name. This is New York's most terrestrial turtle and a popular summer pet. It is easily recognized by ...