European pond turtle
The animation shows the anatomy of turtles.
Biology
Keywords
tortoise, syncline, keratin shell, keratinous scute, homology, hibernation, animal, vertebrates, reptile, predator, biology
Related items
Common European viper
A species of venomous snakes widespread in Europe. Its bite is rarely fatal to humans.
Grass snake
A type of snake with a characteristic spot on its neck.
How do geckos' feet adhere to smooth surfaces?
Geckos can walk on walls or even ceilings. The 3D scene explains this ability.
Veiled chameleon
Chameleons are reptiles with an ability to change their colours.
Axolotl
The axolotl, also known as Mexican salamander, is an amphibian species that keeps its gills even in adulthood.
Darwin's legendary voyage
Darwin's legendary voyage aboard HMS Beagle played a crucial role in the development of the Theory of Evolution.
Ichthyosaur
Fish-like marine dinosaurs which resembled dolphins; a good example of convergent evolution.
Pteranodon longiceps
A prehistoric flying reptile, similar to birds. However, there is no direct evolutionary link between the two.
Tyrannosaurus rex ‘tyrant lizard’
Large carnivores, perhaps the best known of dinosaurs.
Triceratops
A type of herbivorous dinosaur easily recognisable by its large frill and three horns which lived in the Cretaceous period.