Turtle Word Search
11 words · 12×12 grid
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Turtles are among the oldest reptiles on Earth, a group so ancient it shared the planet with the dinosaurs. Each one carries a shell in two parts, the domed carapace on top and the flat plastron underneath, both made of plates called scutes. Sea turtles swim with paddle shaped flippers and return to the beach to bury a nest, where the hatchlings later dig their way out. These eleven words cover turtle anatomy and the way they live and hatch.
Frequently asked questions
What are the carapace and plastron in this turtle word search?
They are the two halves of the shell. The carapace is the top dome and the plastron is the underside that protects the belly.
Why is the word ANCIENT on the list?
Turtles have existed for over two hundred million years, so ANCIENT hints at just how far back their family tree reaches.
