Chelonia Flashcards
1
Q
Name 3 Chelonians
A
Tortoises, Turtles and Terrapins
2
Q
Dorsal Shell
A
Carapace
3
Q
Ventral Shell
A
Plastron
4
Q
The Carapace and Plastron are joined by _________________________.
A
Bony Bridges
5
Q
What are the Scutes of a Chelonian’s shell made of?
A
Keratin
6
Q
What are the Scutes of a Chelonian’s shell named by?
A
Their Location
7
Q
What are the 4 areas of Scutes in the Carapace?
A
Vertebrals
Pleurals
Marginals
Cervical (or Nuchal)
8
Q
Name the 8 Scutes of the Plastron in descending order starting at the head.
A
Intergular
Gular
Humeral
Marginals
Pectorals
Abdominal
Femoral
Anal
9
Q
The Chelonian shell inner layer has how many bones? What does it incorporate?
A
60 bones; incorporates Spine & Ribs
10
Q
What are shell buttresses
A
Bones that strengthen the shell
