Africa
Evolution of the Turtle Shell: Scientists Learn Turtles Lived in Shells Earlier than Predicted
Ever wondered how a turtle gets its shell? They are one of the most unique animals as they form a shell on the outside of their bodies through a fusion of modified ribs, vertebrae and shoulder girdle bones. However, scientists have been left dumbfounded for more than two centuries as to how and when did the turtle's shell originated.
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