Turtles (Testudines) have captivated evolutionary biologists for decades due to their distinct morphology and ancient origins. Recent studies have elucidated the evolutionary transformations that led ...
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The turtle shell isn’t armor - it’s part of the skeleton
Turtles are famous for their shells, but this feature is far more than a protective covering. A turtle’s shell is actually fused to its skeleton, meaning its ribs and spine became part of a living ...
Eugene S. Gaffney : a professional biography and bibliography / Robert L. Carroll -- Autobiography (through May 2009) / Eugene S. Gaffney -- Problems of the ancestry of turtles / Robert L. Carroll -- ...
Ever consider the question of whether a turtle can truly pull its head into its shell like a cartoon representation in a ...
In vertebrates, the formation of feathers, hair, and scales is typically governed by molecular genetic factors. However, crocodile head scales are an exception, as they form through a purely ...
A sea turtle’s shell is living bone fused directly to its spine and ribs. It is not a detachable shield or an external case, ...
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