Do you know? Although turtles and turtles are both reptiles, both have shells, and both live in water, they are actually different species. There are a lot of differences between them, so let's take a look.
Turtles and turtles are classified differently.
Both turtles and turtles belong to the order Turtles, but they belong to different suborders and families. Turtles belong to the suborder of side-necked turtles, and there are many families, such as turtles, snapping turtles, mud turtles, etc. Turtles belong to the suborder Turtles, and there is only one family, which is the soft-shelled turtle family.
Turtles and turtles have different body shapes.
The most obvious difference between turtles and turtles is whether their heads, tails, and limbs can be retracted into their shells. Turtles, with the exception of sea turtles and snapping turtles, have their heads, tails, and limbs retracted into their shells to protect themselves. Turtles, with the exception of some special species, cannot be retracted into the shell, and can only retract their heads to the edge of the shell, so their necks can be stretched very long.
There is also a difference between the head of a turtle and a turtle. The head of the turtle is generally round, with no teeth, only a hard beak, and a docile temperament. The head of the turtle is generally pointed, has teeth, and has a fierce and aggressive temperament.
There is also a difference between the shells of turtles and turtles. The shell of the turtle is generally hard and patterned, and the dorsal and ventral carapaces are divided into several pieces. The shell of the turtle is generally soft, without patterns, and the dorsal and ventral carapaces are a single piece, with a smooth shell surface and a soft skirt on the edges.
Turtles and turtles have different habits.
There are also many differences in the living habits of turtles and turtles. There are freshwater turtles and saltwater turtles, and some turtles can live in the ocean, such as sea turtles. Turtles can only live in fresh water and cannot enter the ocean.
Turtles and turtles also have different feeding habits. Turtles are generally omnivorous, eating both animal foods, such as shrimp, fish, frogs, etc., as well as plant foods, such as aquatic plants, fruits, etc. Turtles are generally carnivorous and mainly eat animal foods, such as fish, shrimp, crabs, frogs, birds, small mammals, etc.
Turtles and turtles also reproduce differently. Turtles are generally oviparous, that is, egg-laying, and they will dig holes in the land, bury their eggs inside, and wait to hatch. Turtles are generally ovoviviparous, that is, they hatch in the body, and they produce hatchling larvae in the water.
Turtles and turtles have different cultural significance.
Turtles and turtles have different meanings in different cultures. The turtle is generally a symbol of good fortune, representing longevity, wisdom, stability, etc. The turtle is generally a symbol of bad luck, representing stupidity, betrayal, etc.
Turtles and turtles have different uses in different places. Turtles are generally used as pets or ornamental animals, and some have medicinal properties, such as hawksbill turtles. Soft-shelled turtles are generally used as edible or medicinal animals, and some soft-shelled turtles also have conservation value, such as the Chinese soft-shelled turtle.