testudines

• Научный таксономический отряд (Testudines), включающий все виды черепах, характеризующийся костным или хрящевым панцирем.

A scientific taxonomic order (Testudines) that includes all species of turtles and tortoises, characterized by a bony or cartilaginous shell.

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1. Tortoises and TurtlesC1formalscientific

   An order of reptiles characterized by a bony or cartilaginous shell developed from their ribs, including both terrestrial tortoises and aquatic turtles.

   Черепахи

   • Testudines are among the oldest living reptile groups.
   • The Galapagos giant tortoise is a famous member of Testudines.
   • Many species of Testudines are endangered due to habitat loss.

   Синонимыcheloniatestudinata