Question

what is different between a turtle and tortoise​

Answer 1

Answer:

Tortoises have more rounded and domed shells where turtles have thinner, more water-dynamic shells. Turtle shells are more streamlined to aid in swimming. One major key difference is that tortoises spend most of their time on land and turtles are adapted for life spent in water.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

1)Tortoises and turtles are both reptiles from the order of Testudines, but in different classification families.

2)The major difference between the two is that tortoises dwell on land, while turtles live in the water some or nearly all of the time.

3)The bodies of tortoises and turtles are both shielded by a shell, the upper part of which is called carapace, with the lower portion called a plastron.

4)The carapace and the plastron are attached by a bridge, which means that though the head and limbs of a turtle or tortoise may be withdrawn from the shell, the whole body can never be totally detached from it.

5)Tortoises have more rounded and domed shells where turtles have thinner, more water-dynamic shells.

6)One major key difference is that tortoises spend most of their time on land and turtles are adapted for life spent in water.

7)Tortoises have club-like forelegs and 'elephantine' hind legs.

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