TORTOISE SHELL Crossword Clue
TORTOISE SHELL Crossword Clue
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Tortoise shell, also known as CARAPACE (8 letters), is the hard outer shell of a tortoise. It is made up of keratin, the same material that makes up human fingernails and hair. The shell is composed of several bony plates covered by horny scales. It provides protection from predators and helps the tortoise regulate its body temperature.