Turtles (Class:Reptilia Order: Chelonia)
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244 described species in 75 genera and 13 families
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Distributed in temperate and tropical regions
throughout the world except Antarctica.
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Habitats: marine, freshwater aquatic habitats, and
terrestrial habitats
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Distinct shell comprised of a carapace(dorsal) and
plastron (ventral) fused to vertebra and ribs.
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Lack teeth and external ears