Question
Biology Question on Kingdom Animalia
Carapace is present on the dorsal surface of:
A
elephant
B
tortoise
C
python
D
alligator
Answer
tortoise
Explanation
Solution
Carapace is the dorsal part of the shell of turtle or tortoise which belongs to order-Chelonia of class-Rcptilia. These organisms are easily identified by their armoured shell by bony plates consisting of dorsa! carapace and a ventral plastron when this animal is threatened with danger, the head neck, limbs and tail are with-drawn into the shell,