A Unique Anatomical Design in Turtles is That The

Question

A unique anatomical design in turtles is that the
A)cranium is fused to the ribs.
B)ribs articulate with the backbone.
C)ribs have been totally lost.
D)limb girdles are inside the ribs.
E)sternum is fused with the ribs.

Accepted Answer

Turtles have a unique anatomical feature where their limb girdles are located inside the rib cage, unlike most other vertebrates where the limb girdles are outside the ribs. This design is part of what allows turtles to have a shell.