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Pacific Green Turtle Characteristics
Pacific Green Turtle
In my paper I will write about characteristics of the Pacific Green Turtle, along with where they are located, lifecycle, what they eat and predators of the species.
The Pacific Green Turtle gets the name from their “Subdermal”. Have flippers that provide them with the ability to move quickly under the ocean water. Shell of the turtle is called the “Carapace”, which happens to be the largest part of the animal. The shell isn't always green, infact it can be a variety blend of colors. Including brown, dark olive, gray, and or black. Interesting enough it's smooth and is in the shape of a heart. The bottom part of the shell is called the “Plastron”, somewhat of a yellow white color. Having the ability to grow four to five
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