Question

Difference between Tortoise, Turtle and Terrapin. With suitable examples.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Turtles, tortoises and terrapins are reptiles with bony or cartilaginous shells. They belong to the taxonomic order of Testudines, or Chelonii – which comes from the Greek word ‘khelone’,

meaning interlocking shields or armour. Interestingly, their shell – unlike claws, nails, horns and beaks – contains nerves, so they are quite receptive to feeling through their shells. For example, they can feel the pressure of weight on their shells and will experience pain if their shell is broken or cracked.

They are typical reptiles: cold-blooded (ecothermic), have scales, breathe air, and lay eggs on land.