Real Turtle Skeleton With Scutes - Economy Hystricidae feeding on bony fishes

feeding on bony fishes

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This large predator

The margay

Cats have retractable claws

Real Turtle Skeleton With Scutes - Economy Hystricidae feeding on bony fishesTurtles are unique among reptiles due to their protective shells, which are made up of two parts: the carapace (the upper shell) and the plastron (the lower shell). The shell is primarily composed of bone, and the outer surface is covered with scutes, which are plates made of keratin, the same material found in human nails. These scutes provide extra protection and are arranged in specific patterns that vary by species. Over time, turtles shed and