Question

difference between tortoise and turtle​

Answer 1

Turtles:

Most turtles are primarily water dwelling reptiles

Turtles are usually omnivores

Turtles generally have lighter shells on their backs

Not all turtles are Tortoises

Turtles usually have a shorter life span from 20-40 years.

Tortoise:

Tortoises are land dwelling reptiles

Tortoises are primarily herbivores

Tortoises have much heavier and robust shells

All tortoises are turtles, as they belong to the order Testudines

Tortoises usually have a long life from 80-150 years.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Tortoises have more rounded and domed shells where turtles have thinner, more water-dynamic shells. ... One major key difference is that tortoises spend most of their time on land and turtles are adapted for life spent in water. Tortoises have club-like forelegs and 'elephantine' hind legs.

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