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What's so special about turtle shells?

What do a turtles shell and your fingernails have in common? Watch this video to find out!
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Carapace

 

A bony case or covering on the back of an animal such as a turtle or crab.

Plastron

 

The bottom half of a turtles shell. The plastron is made up of the turtles bones, which are fused (joined) together.

Keratin

 

A strong, natural protein. Keratin is the main substance that forms hair, nails, horns, hoofs, and some animal shells (for example, the shell of the green turtle).

Predator

 

An animal (E.g. a shark, dolphin, or human) that naturally hunts and eats other animals.

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