Turtle, Species, Classification, & Facts

Turtle, Species, Classification, & Facts

Turtle, any reptile with a body encased in a bony shell, including tortoises. The turtle shell has a top (carapace) and a bottom (plastron). The carapace and plastron are bony structures that usually join one another along each side of the body, creating a rigid skeletal box.

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