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From: shenkin@cunixf.cc.columbia.edu (Peter S. Shenkin)
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Subject: Re: What is tortoise shell made of?
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Date: 2 Sep 90 17:02:33 GMT
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In article <90243.121009JAHAYES@MIAMIU.BITNET> JAHAYES@MIAMIU.BITNET writes:
>The "bottom" of a turtle or tortoise is called the plastron.

And I believe the top is called the "carapace."
	-P.
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