Question

Turtle shells made of dermal bone play an important role in protecting the softer interior parts. Which of the following is the set of bones that comprises the outermost portion of the carapace? Peripheral Neural Costal Anal OC Pleural

Answer 1

Turtle shells made of dermal bone play an important role in protecting the softer interior parts. the set of bones that comprises the outermost portion of the carapace is costal and neural bony plates. costal and neural bones are continuous with the underlying thoracic ribs and vertebrae respectively.