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Fossils Don't Lie and Reveal the Hidden Origins of the Turtle's shell... It Wasn't Just a Shield.

Whether it evokes slowness or resistance, the shell alone embodies the identity of turtles. Present in terrestrial, marine or semi-aquatic species, this bone structure has inspired artists as well as researchers for centuries. Yet, despite its apparent strength, the shell has only recently released its secrets. Thanks to the discovery of well-preserved fossils and new microscopic analyses, scientists are now re-evaluating its true original funct…
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Whether it evokes slowness or resistance, the shell alone embodies the identity of turtles. Present in terrestrial, marine or semi-aquatic species, this bone structure has inspired artists as well as researchers for centuries. Yet, despite its apparent strength, the shell has only recently released its secrets. Thanks to the discovery of well-preserved fossils and new microscopic analyses, scientists are now re-evaluating its true original funct…

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Science-et-vie.com broke the news in on Monday, December 22, 2025.
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