Unveiling The Turtle’s Intricate Skeletal Marvel: A Symphony Of Protection, Mobility, And Grace
The turtle skeleton is a masterpiece of evolution, featuring a bony armor of fused ribs and vertebrae (carapace and plastron), providing protection and support. The appendicular skeleton includes forelimbs for movement and manipulation and hindlimbs for propulsion and stability. This intricate network of bones enables turtles to navigate their environment, dig, and capture prey, highlighting…