Turtle Shell Anatomy Diagram - Educational Illustration #3523957 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white line drawing depicts the dorsal view of a turtle’s carapace, clearly delineating the central vertebral scutes, paired costal scutes, and peripheral marginal scutes. The outline captures the natural curvature and segmentation typical of chelonian anatomy, useful for comparative morphology studies. The simplified yet accurate representation supports educational use in textbooks, field guides, and digital learning modules.

Used in educational websites, biology curricula, wildlife conservation resources, and children’s science materials to teach reptile anatomy; matches user intent for visual reference, identification, or classroom instruction.