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Which is true about a turtle's or tortoise's shell?

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  1. It is bone, part of the skeleton
  2. It is a separate house it can leave
  3. It is hardened skin with no bone

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References

  1. Merck Veterinary Manual (pet owner): Description and Physical Characteristics of Reptiles www.merckvetmanual.com/all-other-pets/reptiles/description-and-physical-characteristics-of-reptiles Checked 2026-10-11.

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