Testudines

Japanese: Testudines
Testudines

…A general term for reptiles in the order Testudines that have shells with a special structure. Turtles are unique among reptiles in both morphology and ecology, and are familiar to the general public, with many species kept in park ponds and homes.

*Some of the terminology explanations that mention "Testudines" are listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…特殊な構造の甲をもつカメ目Testudinesに含まれる爬虫類の総称。カメ類は爬虫類仲間では形態,生態ともにユニークな存在で,一般にもなじみが深く,多くの種類が公園の池や家庭で飼育されている。…

※「Testudines」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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