The Dorsal Portion of a Turtle Shell is Called The

Question

The dorsal portion of a turtle shell is called the
A)carapace.
B)cephalothorax.
C)plastron.
D)sternum.
E)dorsum.

Accepted Answer

The dorsal portion of a turtle shell is called the carapace. It is a bony structure made up of plates called scutes, which are covered by keratinous scales.