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carapace

chelonian carapace

Dorsal subdivision of turtle shell, consisting of the animal's ribcage combined with dermal bone[WP, modified].

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Type Bone
Parent Structure subdivision of skeletal system
Latin Name chelonian carapace

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the carapace?

Dorsal subdivision of turtle shell, consisting of the animal's ribcage combined with dermal bone[WP, modified].

What is the Latin name for the carapace?

The Latin name for the carapace is chelonian carapace.

References

  1. UBERON — UBERON:0008275 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  2. Wikipedia — carapace Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.