Which Statement About Turtles Is False

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Multiple Choice

Which statement about turtles is false?

• A) The dorsal shell is a modification of the ribs.
• B) The shell is shed (molted) as the turtle grows.
• C) The pectoral girdles are inside the ribs.
• D) The shell is composed of dorsal and ventral plates.
• E) The head and limbs can be withdrawn into the shell.

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