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Reptiles 4 : TURTLES

Reptiles 4 : TURTLES. Ms. Bridgeland 5 th Grade. Turtles – “ Testudines ” – have existed for 215 million years. . Turtles. Can live in the ocean , in fresh water , and on land . Turtles that live on land are commonly called “ tortoises ”

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Reptiles 4 : TURTLES

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  1. Reptiles 4: TURTLES Ms. Bridgeland 5th Grade

  2. Turtles – “Testudines” –have existed for 215 million years.

  3. Turtles • Can live in the ocean, in fresh water, and on land. • Turtles that live on land are commonly called “tortoises” • Turtle = a reptile whose body is covered by a protective shell that includes ribs and a backbone

  4. How can their shells be used? • For protection • SOME turtles (not all) can draw their heads, legs, and tail inside their shells for protection –an example is the box turtle

  5. Upper shell is called a “carapace.”

  6. Lower shell is called a “plastron.”

  7. How do Turtles eat? • They feed in a variety of ways, but: • ALL turtles have a sharp-edged beak instead of teeth • Turtles DO NOT have teeth • Can be herbivores OR carnivores

  8. Carnivores: Leatherbacks eat jellyfish • Herbivores: Galapagos tortoise eats cacti

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