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There are also semi-rigid turtle eggshells known from the Late Jurassic Morrison Formation of the western US. Fully rigid turtle eggshell is known from Late Jurassic strata in Portugal. [6] Fossil turtle eggs are known from the marine White Limestone, Stonesfield Slate, and Mooreville Chalk formations. No modern reptile is known to lay their ...
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Reptile eggs, bird eggs, and monotreme eggs are laid out of water and are surrounded by a protective shell, either flexible or inflexible. Eggs laid on land or in nests are usually kept within a warm and favorable temperature range while the embryo grows. When the embryo is adequately developed it hatches, i.e., breaks out of the egg's shell.
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Furthermore, the eggs are rigid and thus differ clearly from the more pliable eggs that would be produced by sea turtles. Based on these fossils, Meiolania laid large, spherical eggs that measured 53.9 mm (2.12 in) across, likely weighed 85.91 g (3.030 oz) and were slightly higher than wide (1.2:1). This makes the eggs the largest fossil turtle ...
Its wings are covered in poisonous, water-repelling powder, which it uses to defend itself and fly in the rain. It goes from flower to flower to collect nectar, and rubs honey onto the hairs of its legs to carry back to its nest. It spreads its scales around to defend nearby Caterpie from predators. It competes with Cutiefly for territory.
Box turtles require an enclosed outdoor location, consistent sun exposure and a varied diet. Without this, a turtle's growth can be stunted and its immune system weakened. Finding box turtles in the wild and taking them as pets, even for a short period, can have detrimental effects. Box turtles want to stay within the area where they were hatched.