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 == Turtle ==
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			== Turtle ==
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-'''Turtle''' is a reptile that belongs to the order [[Testudines]]. They are characterized by a special bony or cartilaginous shell developed from their ribs that acts as a shield. The term "turtle" is generally used to describe all members of the order, including tortoises and terrapins.
+{{short description|Article about turtles}}
-== Anatomy and Morphology ==
+'''Turtles''' are reptiles of the order [[Testudines]], characterized by a bony or cartilaginous shell that acts as a shield. The order includes both extant and extinct species, with the earliest known turtles dating back to the [[Triassic]] period, around 220 million years ago. Turtles are ectothermic, or cold-blooded, and are found in a variety of environments, from terrestrial to freshwater and marine habitats.
-== Classification ==
+==Anatomy and Physiology==
-Turtles are classified into two suborders: [[Cryptodira]] and [[Pleurodira]]. The Cryptodira is the larger of the two groups and includes all the marine turtles, the terrestrial tortoises, and many of the freshwater turtles. The Pleurodira are sometimes known as the side-necked turtles, a reference to the way they withdraw their heads into their shells.
+Turtles have a unique body plan that includes a shell composed of a carapace (dorsal part) and a plastron (ventral part). The shell is made up of bony plates covered by scutes, which are keratinous scales. Unlike other reptiles, turtles cannot expand their chest to breathe; instead, they use special muscles to move their internal organs and create negative pressure to inhale.
-== Habitat and Distribution ==
+===Shell===
-Turtles are found in various habitats including deserts, forests, wetlands, and marine environments. They are found on every continent except Antarctica. Some species of turtles are aquatic and spend most of their lives in water, while others are terrestrial and spend most of their lives on land.
+The turtle shell is a complex structure that provides protection and support. It is formed by the fusion of ribs and vertebrae, which are covered by scutes. The shell's shape and size vary among species, adapted to their specific environments and lifestyles.
-== Conservation ==
+===Respiration===
-Many species of turtles are endangered due to habitat loss, poaching, and pollution. Conservation efforts are being made worldwide to protect these species and their habitats.
+Turtles have adapted various methods of respiration. While most breathe air through lungs, some species can absorb oxygen through their skin or cloaca, especially when submerged in water for extended periods.
-== See Also ==
+==Ecology and Behavior==
 * [[Tortoise]]
-* [[Terrapin]]
+* [[Sea turtle]]
-* [[Sea Turtle]]
+* [[Reptile]]
-* [[Conservation of Turtles]]
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'''Turtle''' is a reptile that belongs to the order [[Testudines]]. They are characterized by a special bony or cartilaginous shell developed from their ribs that acts as a shield. The term "turtle" is generally used to describe all members of the order, including tortoises and terrapins.

== Anatomy and Morphology ==
Turtles have a hard shell that protects them from predators. This shell is made up of the carapace on the top and the plastron on the bottom. The shell is part of the turtle's skeleton, and it grows with the turtle. Turtles also have a beak and no teeth. They have a slow metabolism and can live for a long time, some species even for more than 100 years.

== Classification ==
Turtles are classified into two suborders: [[Cryptodira]] and [[Pleurodira]]. The Cryptodira is the larger of the two groups and includes all the marine turtles, the terrestrial tortoises, and many of the freshwater turtles. The Pleurodira are sometimes known as the side-necked turtles, a reference to the way they withdraw their heads into their shells.

== Habitat and Distribution ==
Turtles are found in various habitats including deserts, forests, wetlands, and marine environments. They are found on every continent except Antarctica. Some species of turtles are aquatic and spend most of their lives in water, while others are terrestrial and spend most of their lives on land.

== Conservation ==
Many species of turtles are endangered due to habitat loss, poaching, and pollution. Conservation efforts are being made worldwide to protect these species and their habitats.

== See Also ==
* [[Tortoise]]
* [[Terrapin]]
* [[Sea Turtle]]
* [[Conservation of Turtles]]

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