Preferred Label : turtle shell;
Uberon definition : A highly complicated shield for the ventral and dorsal parts of the turtle, completely
enclosing all the vital organs of the turtle and in some cases even the head. It is
constructed of modified bony elements such as the ribs, parts of the pelvis and other
bones found in most reptiles. The bone of the shell consists of both skeletal and
dermal bone, showing that the complete enclosure of the shell probably evolved by
including dermal armor into the rib cage.[WP].;
Uberon related term : armor;
Origin ID : 0008271;
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A highly complicated shield for the ventral and dorsal parts of the turtle, completely
enclosing all the vital organs of the turtle and in some cases even the head. It is
constructed of modified bony elements such as the ribs, parts of the pelvis and other
bones found in most reptiles. The bone of the shell consists of both skeletal and
dermal bone, showing that the complete enclosure of the shell probably evolved by
including dermal armor into the rib cage.[WP].
