Turtle

Reptile with a shell.

tortoise

A turtle is a reptile with a shell that protects its body. Turtles live in various habitats, including oceans, rivers, and land.

/ˈtɜːtl/

The word 'turtle' comes from the Old French 'tortue', which is of uncertain origin.

reptile

sea turtle freshwater turtle box turtle

shell carapace plastron

animal kingdom reptile class

animal reptile