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turtles shells.jpg?resize=1200,630 - Turtles Without Shells: Unraveling The Hidden Truth Of The Unknown

Turtles Without Shells: Unraveling The Hidden Truth Of The Unknown

What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of turtles? Well, for us it’s definitely reptiles with a hard outer covering, known as a shell.

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Furthermore, growing up, we were always accustomed to looking at things in one dimension. We knew that turtles were always green and they were always hard. But have you ever wondered about turtles without shells?

As the years go by, you start to think about the unknown. What does a creature like a turtle appear as without a hard outer covering? Will it be able to survive? Is it hollow from the inside?

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If we were to list more questions, we’re pretty sure the day would end but the sheer curiosity wouldn’t. And that’s because turtles aren’t a phenomenon that many are accustomed to. Moreover, it’s a mystery that needs unraveling. And for you, we’re doing that below!

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157 million years on the planet- turtles without shells is something new

With over 157 million years of existence on the planet, we can clearly say that turtles lived through it all.point 264 |

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However, it’s so intriguing to note how confounding their internal structure really is.point 81 | The fact that its spinal cord is super bizarre has many of us in a daze.point 138 | Yes, the unique structure and functioning is something not too many of us are used to.point 209 | 1

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At the same time, it gets plenty of people asking how the animal actually evolved in the first place. But did you know that turtles get their shells from their bones?

Yes, the historically shy creature is more than what it looks like. And while there’s plenty of labeling and stereotyping surrounding these animals, the truth is far from it all.

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Turtles and their inside glory- a glance at the unknown

Unlike many shelled creatures, turtles don’t have the capability to remove their shells. And that relates to one simple fact. Meanwhile, did you know that the shell is actually an integral part of the whole bony structure?

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Furthermore, it’s amazing to just take a moment and think about nature’s finest discoveries. How much space is there actually inside the cavity?

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Well, experts confirm that turtles have a gigantic amount of space in their central cavity. And if you thought that turtles were so slow because they’ve had one sandwich too many, well you’re clearly mistaken.

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Therefore, you can clearly witness that it’s not just fat that fills the cavity. It’s so much more. The layout of a turtle’s structure comprises of internal organs and a very intricate arrangement of details. Simply put, it’s fascinating, to say the least.

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Turtles encase more than just fat

It’s a world of amazement inside that one shell. Most importantly, you’ll find things there that you’ve probably never imagined. First things first, the level of organization is too good to be true. Yes, turtles have a shell that encases their spinal cord and their rib cage. So the mere theory that shells are empty goes out of the window, right there and then.

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In addition, this is one of the many reasons why turtles can retract their heads inside their shells. It’s this structure that provides flexibility and mobility. It also gives plenty of support too. But did you know that turtles have necks too?

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Reptiles with armored suits- that’s turtles for you

So the next time you feel like taking a turtle for granted, think again.point 221 |

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Turtles are a unique discovery worth unraveling.point 42 | Meanwhile, experts say that turtles are similar to lizards with armored suits.point 109 | And with a description like that, you won’t ever take these little begins for granted again.point 192 | 1

Yes, they’re slow and steady but that organic armor is an added special feature. So we’re better off at calling them slow and ready to rumble by all means.

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