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CRUSTACEANS , with the carapace highlighted in orange]] In Crustacea ns, the carapace is a part of the exoskeleton that covers the Cephalothorax . It is particularly well developed in Lobster s and Crab s. It functions as a protective cover over the cephalothorax. TORTOISES The carapace is the dorsal, convex part of the shell structure of the Tortoise , consisting of an external layer of horny material, divided into large plates known as Scutes , which overlie a layer of interlocking bones. This construction allows for a sturdy tortoise. The Plastron makes up the other half of the tortoise's shell. All tortoises from Sea Turtle s to box (or painted) Turtles and desert tortoises can be distinguished by their species-specific arrangement of scutes. |
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