carapace bone

carapace plate

Fused dorsal element constituting the carapace of a turtle shell.

Type	Bone
Parent Structure	bone of dorsum
Latin Name	carapace plate

Sub-structures

costal plate of carapace Organ neural plate of carapace Bone nuchal plate of carapace Organ peripheral plate of carapace Bone pleural plate of carapace Organ pygal plate of carapace Organ suprapygal plate of carapace Organ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the carapace bone?

Fused dorsal element constituting the carapace of a turtle shell.

What is the Latin name for the carapace bone?

The Latin name for the carapace bone is carapace plate.

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