Plastron, biology

Other articles where plastron is discussed: turtle: …(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. This box, composed of bone and cartilage, is retained throughout the turtle’s life. Because the shell is an integral part of…

THE OCCURRENCE OF BONE MODIFICATION FEATURES IN THE CARAPACE AND PLASTRON OF THE EXTANT RED-EARED SLIDER TRACHEMYS SCRIPTA ELEGANS (WIED-NEUWIED, 1839): IMPLICATIONS FOR PALEOECOLOGICAL ANALYSES OF FOSSIL TURTLE ASSEMBLAGES

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Gabe Weikert on Instagram: Oh plastron, my plastron. Here are some plastrons I have found in the last calendar year while herping/conducting research in the midwest and southeast. Enjoy! #turtles #turtle #biology #

Turtle Carapace And Plastron Diagrams, Bones And Scutes(Scales)

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Plastron Effect